Strongs Number: H2976
- Hebrew Word
- יָאַשׁ
- Transliteration
- yâʼash
- Phonetic
- yaw-ash'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to {desist} that {is} (figuratively) to despond
- BDB Definition
-
1. to despair
a. (Niphal) to be despaired, be desperate
b. (Piel) to cause to despair interj
2. it is hopeless!
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- (cause to) {despair} one that is {desperate} be no hope.