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H3811 Β· Hebrew Β· Old Testament
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la'ah
Verb
to be weary, exhausted; to be grieved, loathe

Definition

La'ah (H3811) describes a weariness that goes beyond physical fatigue into emotional exhaustion, grief, and even loathing. It appears in contexts where one is sick of something β€” weary to the point of disgust. Job uses it when describing his suffering. Numbers uses it for Israel's impatience in the wilderness.

Usage & Theological Significance

Ezekiel 24:12 uses la'ah for the filth that refuses to come out β€” wearying effort that achieves nothing. Job 4:2 asks: 'If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient [la'ah]?' The theological dimension: God Himself is described as not growing la'ah with His people β€” His patience is supernatural (Isaiah 43:24 contrasts this). Yet there are limits: even God says their sins have wearied Him.

Key Bible Verses

Job 4:2 If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient [la'ah]?
Isaiah 43:24 You have not bought any fragrant calamus for me, or lavished on me the fat of your sacrifices. But you have burdened me with your sins and wearied [la'ah] me with your offenses.
Ezekiel 24:12 She has frustrated all efforts [la'ah]; her heavy deposit has not been removed, not even by fire.
Numbers 21:4 They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea... but the people grew impatient [la'ah] on the way.
Malachi 2:17 You have wearied [la'ah] the LORD with your words.

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