Strong’s H3463

יָשֵׁן

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

yashen

Pronunciation

yah-SHANE

Definition

To sleep, to be asleep

Meaning

sleepy

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yashen" primarily means "to sleep" or "to be asleep." It is used in the context of physical rest and the natural state of sleep. The term can also metaphorically imply a state of inactivity or unawareness.

Bible references

1 Samuel 26:7;1 Kings 3:20;1 Kings 18:27;Psalm 78:65;Daniel 12:2