Strong's H2976 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: יָאַשׁ (yâʼash)

Pronunciation: yaw-ash'

POS: yaw-ash' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to desist, i.e. (figuratively) to despond; (cause to) despair, one that is desperate, be no hope.

KJV Usage: (cause to) despair, one that is desperate, be no hope.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to despair
• 2. 1a) (Niphal) to be despaired, be desperate
• 3. 1b) (Piel) to cause to despair
• 4. interj
• 5. 2) it is hopeless!

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G430
• GREEK G447
• GREEK G657
• GREEK G2064

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