Strong’s H3462

יָשֵׁן

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yashen

Pronunciation

yah-SHANE

Definition

To sleep, to be asleep

Meaning

to be slack, languid, sleep, to grow old, stale, inveterate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yashen" primarily means "to sleep" or "to be asleep." It is used in the context of physical rest and sleep, often implying a state of inactivity or unconsciousness. In the Hebrew Bible, it can also metaphorically refer to spiritual lethargy or death.

Bible references

Genesis 2:21;Genesis 41:5;Leviticus 13:11;Leviticus 26:10;Leviticus 26:10;Deuteronomy 4:25;Judges 16:19;1 Samuel 26:12;1 Kings 19:5;Job 3:13;Psalm 3:5;Psalm 4:8;Psalm 13:3;Psalm 44:23;Psalm 121:4;Proverbs 4:16;Ecclesiastes 5:12;Songs 5:2;Songs 7:9;Isaiah 5:27;Jeremiah 51:39;Jeremiah 51:57;Ezekiel 34:25;Hosea 7:6