Lexical Definition
יָרַע yâraʻ (yaw-rah') be ill H:V
a primitive root
be grevious (only Isaiah 15:4; the rest belong to רָעַע).
- properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear
1) (Qal) to tremble, quiver
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[יָרַע] verb quiver (compare Arabic be timid, weak;
pious fear; ᵑ7 יְרַע be disheartened) —
Qal Perfect 3 feminine singular נַפְשׁוֺ יָָֽרְעָה לוֺ Isa 15:4 his soul quivereth to him, i.e. is in terror and distress.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 15:4 |