The term "wearieth" is an archaic form of the verb "weary," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often conveying the idea of exhaustion, fatigue, or the act of causing weariness. In the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of weariness is frequently addressed, both in physical and spiritual dimensions.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, weariness is often associated with physical labor and the burdens of life. For instance, in Isaiah 40:28-31 , the prophet Isaiah speaks to the people of Israel about the everlasting strength of God, contrasting human weariness with divine endurance: "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint."

This passage highlights the human condition of weariness and the promise of renewal through reliance on God. The imagery of mounting up with wings like eagles serves as a powerful metaphor for divine empowerment and rejuvenation.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, weariness is often addressed in the context of spiritual perseverance and the Christian life. Galatians 6:9 encourages believers not to grow weary in doing good: "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." This exhortation underscores the importance of steadfastness and the assurance of eventual reward for those who persist in righteousness.

Similarly, in Matthew 11:28-30 , Jesus extends an invitation to those who are weary: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Here, Jesus offers spiritual rest and relief from the burdens of life, emphasizing His role as a source of comfort and peace.

Theological Implications

The concept of weariness in the Bible often serves as a reminder of human limitations and the need for divine intervention. It points to the reality of human frailty and the necessity of relying on God's strength and provision. The recurring theme of weariness and renewal in Scripture encourages believers to seek God's presence and strength in times of exhaustion, both physically and spiritually.

Weariness also serves as a metaphor for the spiritual struggles and challenges faced by believers. The call to not grow weary in doing good and the promise of rest in Christ are central to the Christian understanding of perseverance and faithfulness. Through these teachings, the Bible provides guidance and hope for those who experience weariness, directing them towards a deeper reliance on God's sustaining power.

The Way to the City
... CITY. 'The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he
knoweth not how to go to the city.'"Ecclesiastes 10:15. ...
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The City that Hath Foundations
... Jerusalem! thou glorious City-height,. Oh might I enter in! My spirit wearieth for
thy love and light,. Amidst this world of sin". Far over the dark mountains,. ...
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Of the Knowledge of Truth
... everlasting love. It wearieth me oftentimes to read and listen to many
things; in Thee is all that I wish for and desire. Let all ...
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Of Confession of Our Infirmity and of the Miseries of this Life
... And though their assault is not altogether according to my will, it is violent and
grievous, and it altogether wearieth me to live thus daily in conflict. ...
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The Climax of Ecclesiastes' Exercises Seems to have Been Reached ...
... shall tell? "Vain toil of fools! It wearieth him,"this man who knoweth naught
"That may befall his going to the city.". This seems ...
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A Threefold Disease and a Twofold Cure.
... 'The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how
to go to the city.' All sin is deflection from the straight road, and we are ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/a threefold disease and a.htm

The King's Highway
... 'The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how
to go to the city.' But he that follows Jesus treads the right way to the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the kings highway.htm

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners Or, a Brief Relation of ...
... Thus man, while blind, doth wander, but wearieth himself with vanity, for he
knoweth not the way to the city of God. Ecclesiastes 10:15. 20. ...
/.../bunyan/grace abounding to the chief of sinners/grace abounding to the chief.htm

David's Cry for Pardon
... wandering ways. 'The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them,
because he knoweth not how to come to the city.'. Another ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/davids cry for pardon.htm

A Christlike Judgment of Men
... As a verse in the Book of Proverbs puts it, 'The labour of the foolish wearieth
every one of them, because they know not how to go to the city.' Putting aside ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/a christlike judgment of men.htm

Wearieth (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wearieth (4 Occurrences). Job 37:11 Also by watering he
wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: (KJV WBS). ...
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Grief (252 Occurrences)
... The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom, it grieveth him to bring it again to
his mouth," the Revised Version (British and American) "wearieth"; also Job 4:2 ...
/g/grief.htm - 45k

Wearies (3 Occurrences)

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Wears (6 Occurrences)
... words. (WEB NIV). Proverbs 26:15 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish;
it wearieth him to bring it back to his mouth. (See RSV). ...
/w/wears.htm - 7k

Wearied (36 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 16:12 And it shall come to pass, when Moab presenteth himself, when he wearieth
himself upon the high place, and shall come to his sanctuary to pray ...
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Wearily (1 Occurrence)

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Watering (21 Occurrences)
... (See JPS DBY NAS RSV NIV). Job 37:11 Also by watering he wearieth the thick
cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: (KJV WBS). Psalms ...
/w/watering.htm - 12k

Grieve (29 Occurrences)
... The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom, it grieveth him to bring it again to
his mouth," the Revised Version (British and American) "wearieth"; also Job 4:2 ...
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Presenteth (10 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 16:12 And it shall come to pass, when Moab presenteth himself, when he wearieth
himself upon the high place, and shall come to his sanctuary to pray ...
/p/presenteth.htm - 9k

Burieth (4 Occurrences)
... (ASV DBY JPS). Proverbs 26:15 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish; It
wearieth him to bring it again to his mouth. (ASV DBY JPS). ...
/b/burieth.htm - 7k

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