Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of יָחִיל

Understanding yâchîyl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

should hope. - expectant 1) waiting, hoping

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יָחִיל

Phoneticyaw-kheel'
Transliterationyâchîyl
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

should hope. - expectant 1) waiting, hoping

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Lamentations 3:26

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.

Word: יָחִיל (yâchîyl)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Lamentations
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