The Hebrew word yâgîyaʻ, represented by H3019, is defined as tired or weary. It appears only 1 time across 1 unique verse in the Bible. Its singular use provides a focused and powerful description of a state of exhaustion that finds its end in absolute rest.
In its sole biblical appearance, H3019 is used within a passage contemplating the end of life's struggles. The verse states, "There the wicked H7563 cease H2308 from troubling H7267; and there the weary H3019 be at rest H5117" Job 3:17. This context places the state of being weary in direct opposition to the actions of the wicked, presenting a final peace as the resolution for a life of toil and affliction.
Several related words found in its immediate context help to frame the meaning of being weary:
- H7563 râshâʻ (wicked): This term refers to the morally wrong individuals whose actions are a source of turmoil. They are the ones who "cease from troubling" in the place of rest Job 3:17.
- H2308 châdal (cease): This describes what happens to the activity of the wicked. Their ability to cause trouble comes to a complete end Job 3:17.
- H7267 rôgez (troubling): Defined as commotion, disquiet, and trouble, this is the very state from which the weary are freed. The word also appears in the context of man being "full of trouble" Job 14:1.
- H5117 nûwach (to rest): This is the resolution for the weary. It describes the deep peace and settling down that contrasts with their former state of unrest Job 3:17.
The theological weight of H3019 is derived entirely from its pointed usage in the book of Job.
- Finality of Rest: The state of being weary is resolved not by a temporary reprieve but by a complete cessation of rôgez (trouble). It points to a final rest where the injustices caused by the râshâʻ (wicked) no longer have influence Job 3:17.
- The Hope of Peace: For the weary, the promise is one of nûwach (rest), a term also associated with the divine rest God provides Exodus 33:14 and His own rest on the seventh day Exodus 20:11. This connects the peace of the weary to a deeper, God-given tranquility.
- Release from Suffering: The word encapsulates the pain of a life filled with hardship. Its context suggests that death provides an ultimate release from the turmoil and fear imposed by others, serving as a comfort for those who are worn down by life's afflictions Isaiah 14:3.
In summary, H3019 yâgîyaʻ is a highly specific term for weary. Though used only once, its placement in Job 3:17 establishes a profound biblical concept: the exhaustion from earthly struggle finds its ultimate conclusion in a state of perfect rest. The word powerfully captures the human longing for a final peace where the troubles of the world cease and the tired soul is finally quiet.
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