Strong’s H3465
יָשָׁן
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
yashan
Pronunciation
yah-SHAHN
Definition
To sleep, to be old, to be stale
Meaning
old
Usage
The Hebrew verb "yashan" primarily means "to sleep" or "to be asleep." It can also convey the idea of something being old or stale, indicating a passage of time or a state of being that is no longer fresh or new. In the context of sleep, it often refers to the natural, restorative state of rest. When used to describe something as old, it can imply a sense of antiquity or obsolescence.
Bible references
Leviticus 25:22;Leviticus 25:22;Leviticus 26:10;Nehemiah 3:6;Songs 7:13;Isaiah 22:11