The meaning of “יָאַל”
Understanding yâʼal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
assay, begin, be content, please, take upon, [idiom] willingly, would. - properly, to yield, especially assent - hence (...
יָאַל
assay, begin, be content, please, take upon, [idiom] willingly, would. - properly, to yield, especially assent - hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition 1) to begin, make a beginning, show willingness, undertake to do, be pleased, be determined 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to agree to, show willingness, acquiesce, accept an invitation, be willing 1a2) to undertake 1a3) to resolve, be pleased, be determined
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:31 | “And he said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord: Peradventure there shall be twenty found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty’s sake.” Word: יָאַל (yâʼal) | |
| Deuteronomy 1:5 | “On this side Jordan, in the land of Moab, began Moses to declare this law, saying,” Word: יָאַל (yâʼal) | |
| Judges 17:11 | “And the Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was unto him as one of his sons.” Word: יָאַל (yâʼal) | |
| 2 Samuel 7:29 | “Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord God, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. ” Word: יָאַל (yâʼal) | |
| 1 Chronicles 17:27 | “Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O Lord, and it shall be blessed for ever. ” Word: יָאַל (yâʼal) |
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