The meaning of “יָחַל”
Understanding yâchal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. - to wait - by implication, to be patient, hope 1) ...
יָחַל
(cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. - to wait - by implication, to be patient, hope 1) to wait, hope, expect 1a) (Niphal) to wait 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, await, tarry 1b2) to wait for, hope for 1c) (Hiphil) to wait, tarry, wait for, hope for
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 8:12 | “And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.” Word: יָחַל (yâchal) | |
| 2 Samuel 18:14 | “Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.” Word: יָחַל (yâchal) | |
| Job 29:23 | “And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.” Word: יָחַל (yâchal) | |
| Isaiah 51:5 | “My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.” Word: יָחַל (yâchal) | |
| Ezekiel 19:5 | “Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then she took another of her whelps, and made him a young lion.” Word: יָחַל (yâchal) |
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