Strong’s H3001

יָבֵשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yabesh

Pronunciation

yah-BAYSH

Definition

To be dry, to wither, to become dry

Meaning

to be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yabesh" primarily means "to be dry" or "to wither." It is used in various contexts in the Old Testament to describe the drying up of physical objects, such as land, plants, or bodies of water. It can also metaphorically describe the fading or withering of strength, spirit, or life.

Bible references

Genesis 8:7;Genesis 8:14;Joshua 2:10;Joshua 4:23;Joshua 4:23;Joshua 5:1;Joshua 9:5;Joshua 9:12;2 Samuel 19:5;1 Kings 13:4;1 Kings 17:7;Job 8:12;Job 12:15;Job 14:11;Job 15:30;Job 18:16;Psalm 22:15;Psalm 74:15;Psalm 90:6;Psalm 102:4;Psalm 102:11;Psalm 129:6;Proverbs 17:22;Isaiah 15:6;Isaiah 19:5