לָאָה
la.ah
“be weary”
Definition
to tire; (figuratively) to be (or make) disgusted
a primitive root;
- to be weary, be impatient, be grieved, be offended 1a) (Qal) to be weary, be impatient 1b) (Niphal) to be tired of something, weary oneself 1c) (Hiphil) to weary, make weary, exhaust
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
לָאָה appears 16 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The fish in the Nile will die, the river will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink its water.’”
I hate your New Moonsand your appointed feasts.They have become a burden to Me;I am weary of bearing them.
Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well?
If I say, “I will not mention Himor speak any more in His name,”His message becomes a fire burning in my heart,shut up in my bones,and I become weary of holding it in,and I cannot prevail.
“If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied?Yet who can keep from speaking?
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