Strong's H8424 · Hebrew
תּוּגָה
tûwgâh · /too-gaw'/
Definition
depression (of spirits); concretely a grief
KJV: heaviness, sorrow.
Root / derivation: from H3013 (יָגָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תּוּגָה across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs3 verses
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Proverbs 14:13Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Proverbs 17:21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8424 (tûwgâh) mean?
depression (of spirits); concretely a grief
How many times does H8424 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8424 (תּוּגָה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “heaviness.”
How is tûwgâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8424 is rendered as “heaviness” (3×), “sorrow” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word תּוּגָה come from?
from H3013 (יָגָה);