Strong's Lexicon yaah: To sweep, to gather, to heap up Original Word: יָעָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yaah," the concept of gathering or collecting can be found in Greek words such as συναγω (synagō - Strong's Greek 4863), which means to gather together or assemble. Usage: The Hebrew verb "yaah" primarily means to sweep or gather together, often in the context of collecting or heaping up materials or objects. It conveys the action of bringing things together into a pile or collection, sometimes with the implication of clearing or cleaning an area. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of gathering or sweeping was a common household task, often associated with preparing a space for use or ensuring cleanliness. This action could also be metaphorically extended to describe the gathering of people or resources, reflecting the agrarian and communal lifestyle of the Israelites. The concept of gathering is significant in the context of harvests, community gatherings, and religious assemblies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to sweep together NASB Translation sweep away (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָעָה verb sweep together (with collateral idea of carrying away) (Arabic  is collect, gather) — Qal Perfect וְיָעָה consecutive Isaiah 28:17 subject בָּרָד with accusative (מַחְסֵה כָזָב ׳ויעה ב). **Compare also Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sweep away A primitive root; apparently to brush aside -- sweep away. Forms and Transliterations וְיָעָ֤ה ויעה veyaAh wə·yā·‘āh wəyā‘āhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 28:17 HEB: וּצְדָקָ֖ה לְמִשְׁקָ֑לֶת וְיָעָ֤ה בָרָד֙ מַחְסֵ֣ה NAS: Then hail will sweep away the refuge KJV: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge INT: and righteousness the level will sweep hail the refuge 1 Occurrence |
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