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The concept of being "worn" in the Bible often relates to the physical and spiritual exhaustion experienced by individuals due to various trials, labors, or spiritual battles. This theme is prevalent throughout Scripture, illustrating the human condition and the need for divine strength and renewal.
Physical WearinessPhysical weariness is a common human experience depicted in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the Israelites often faced physical exhaustion during their journey through the wilderness. In
Deuteronomy 25:18, the Amalekites attacked the Israelites when they were "weary and worn out," highlighting the vulnerability that comes with physical fatigue.
The prophet Elijah also experienced physical and emotional exhaustion after his confrontation with the prophets of Baal. In
1 Kings 19:4, Elijah, overwhelmed and worn out, prayed for death, saying, "I have had enough, LORD. Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers." This passage underscores the reality of human limitations and the need for divine intervention.
Spiritual WearinessSpiritual weariness is another significant theme in the Bible. The Psalms frequently express the soul's weariness and longing for God.
Psalm 6:6 states, "I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears." This verse captures the deep spiritual fatigue that can accompany prolonged trials and suffering.
In the New Testament, Jesus addresses spiritual weariness and offers rest to those who are burdened. In
Matthew 11:28-30 , Jesus invites, "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." This invitation emphasizes the relief and renewal found in Christ.
Divine Renewal and StrengthThe Bible consistently points to God as the source of renewal and strength for the worn and weary.
Isaiah 40:29-31 declares, "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 reassures believers that reliance on God results in renewed vigor and perseverance.
The Apostle Paul also speaks to the renewal of the inner self despite outward weariness. In
2 Corinthians 4:16 , he writes, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day." This verse highlights the transformative power of God's Spirit in sustaining believers through trials.
ConclusionThe theme of being worn, whether physically or spiritually, is a profound aspect of the biblical narrative. It serves as a reminder of human frailty and the necessity of seeking God's strength and renewal. Through faith and reliance on the Lord, believers can find rest and rejuvenation, enabling them to persevere through life's challenges.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. p.) of Wear.
2. (p. p) of Wear.
Greek
1278. diaponeomai -- to toil through, to beworn out or annoyed... to toil through, to be
worn out or annoyed. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
diaponeomai Phonetic Spelling: (dee-ap-on-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am
...5511. chlamus -- a chlamys or short cloak
... of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: chlamus Phonetic Spelling: (khlam-ooce')
Short Definition: a short cloak Definition: a short cloak,worn by military...
5147. tribos -- a beaten track, a path
... a beaten track, a path. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: tribos Phonetic
Spelling: (tree'-bos) Short Definition: aworn path, beaten way...
4749. stole -- equipment, apparel
... apparel. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: stole Phonetic Spelling:
(stol-ay') Short Definition: a long robe Definition: a long robe,worn by the...
2440. himation -- an outer garment, a cloak, robe
... tunic. 2440 -- a cloak; the garmentworn the 5509 ("the under-garmentworn
to the skin"). [2440 ("a robe") was often made of wool...
5509. chiton -- a tunic
... 5509 -- a tunic (under-garment)worn next to the skin. 5509 ("an undershirt, tunic")
wasworn under a 2440 ("cloak, robe"). Word Origin of Semitic origin, cf....
3820. palaios -- old, ancient
... old, ancient. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: palaios Phonetic Spelling:
(pal-ah-yos') Short Definition: old, ancient,worn out Definition: old...
2872. kopiao -- to grow weary, toil
... labor alike). Cognate: 2872 (from 2873 , "exhausting labor") -- to labor
untilworn-out, depleted (exhausted). See 2873 (). Word...
4526. sakkos -- sackcloth
... sackcloth. Of Hebrew origin (saq); "sack"-cloth, ie Mohair (the material or garments
made of it,worn as a sign of grief) -- sackcloth. see HEBREW saq....
3822. palaioo -- to make or declare old
... decay, make obsolete. From palaios; to make (passively, become)worn out, or
declare obsolete -- decay, make (wax) old. see GREEK palaios....
Strong's Hebrew
1087. baleh --worn-out... 1086, 1087. baleh. 1088 .
worn-out. Transliteration: baleh Phonetic
Spelling: (baw-leh') Short Definition:
worn-out. Word Origin
...1094. belo --worn-out things, rags
... 1093, 1094. belo. 1095 .worn-out things, rags. Transliteration: belo
Phonetic Spelling: (bel-o') Short Definition:worn-out. Word...
5141. nezem -- a ring (worn as an ornament)
... 5140, 5141. nezem. 5142 . a ring (worn as an ornament). Transliteration:
nezem Phonetic Spelling: (neh'-zem) Short Definition: ring....
1086. balah -- to become old, wear out
... to become old, wear out NASB Word Usage become old (1), consume (1), decaying (1),
spend (1), waste (1), waste away (1), wasted away (1), wear (6),worn (3)....
3847. labash -- to put on, wear, clothe, be clothed
... yourself (3), clothe yourselves (1), clothed (36), dress (1), dressed (5), gave
them clothes (1), put (36), put on clothing (1), putting (1), wear (5),worn (1...
3021. yaga -- to toil, grow or be weary
... be weary NASB Word Usage become weary (1), get tired (1), labor (1), labored (4),
tired (3), toil (4), toiled (1), wearied (4), wearies (1), weary (5),worn (1...
2470. chalah -- to be weak or sick
... A primitive root (compare chuwl, chalah, chalal); properly, to be rubbed orworn;
hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve...
Library
Verecundus wasWorn Down with Care About this Our Blessedness...
... Book IX Chapter III Verecundus wasworn down with care about this our
blessedness? Verecundus wasworn down with care about this...
In Travel-Worn Garb Vergilius Went Early to See the King. ...
... CHAPTER 13 In travel-worn garb Vergilius went early to see the king.?
In travel-worn garb Vergilius went early to see the king....
That a Tuft of Hair is not to beWorn on the Head.
... Third Book. 83. That a tuft of hair is not to beworn on the head. In Leviticus:
"Ye shall not make a tuft from the hair of your head." [4552]. Footnotes:...
Devout Customs and Usages
... Around the neck isworn the Amice"an oblong piece of linen, a part of which is folded
over and forms a large collar.... Sometimes the Maniple is alsoworn....
Temptations.
... can think of. Whenworn about the waist, it produces pressure upon the
vital organs and thus deforms the body. These long strings...
The Foot-Washing.
... In Palestine, as in other countries of the same latitude, shoes were not universally
worn, and were notworn at all within doors; and where some protection to...
The Cardinal was Seated, -- He Rose as Moretti Appeared. ...
... "And on this old and well-worn phrase you excuse a confessed heretic?"
said Moretti, with a sneer. "This old and well-worn phrase...
Man's Crown and God's
... He is its crown, it is His. I. The Possession of God is the Coronation of Man.
(a) Crowns wereworn by guests at feasts.... (b) Crowns wereworn by kings....
An Account of the General Conference of 1796
... Of the Trustees of the Fund for the Relief and Support of the itinerant, superannuated,
andworn-out Ministers and Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church...
On the First Commandment
... "Charms" are articlesworn about the body for the same purpose.... No. These things
are blessed andworn in honor of God, of His Blessed Mother, or of the saints....
Thesaurus
Worn (29 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Worn (29 Occurrences).
... 2 Peter 2:7 and righteous Lot,
worn down by the conduct in lasciviousness of the impious, He did rescue, (YLT).
...Worn-out (4 Occurrences)
Worn-out.Worn,Worn-out. Worried . Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Consumed,
or rendered useless, by wearing; as,worn-out garments....
Ephod (45 Occurrences)
... Something girt, a sacred vestmentworn originally by the high priest (Exodus
28:4), afterwards by the ordinary priest (1 Samuel 22:18), and characteristic of...
Breeches (6 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Exodus 28:42), rather linen drawers, reaching from the
waist to a little above the knee,worn by the priests (Ezek. 44:17, 18)....
Amulet
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing
a relic, etc.,worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief...
Nosejewels
... Genesis 24:47. Indeed, the word had also a more generic meaning of "ring"
or "jewelry," whetherworn in the nose or not. See Genesis...
Nose-jewels (1 Occurrence)
... Genesis 24:47. Indeed, the word had also a more generic meaning of "ring"
or "jewelry," whetherworn in the nose or not. See Genesis...
Girdle (44 Occurrences)
... (1.) Hebrews hagor, a girdle of any kindworn by soldiers (1 Samuel 18:4; 2 Samuel
20:8; 1 Kings 2:5; 2 Kings 3:21) or women (Isaiah 3:24)....
Frontlets (3 Occurrences)
... after their return from Babylon they began to interpret this injunction literally,
and had accordingly portions of the law written out andworn about their...
Earring (7 Occurrences)
... EARRING. er'-ring: An ornamental pendant of some kind hanging from the ears has
beenworn by both sexes in oriental lands from the earliest times....
Resources
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