Word Study

The meaning of יַחְלְאֵל

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

H3177
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יַחְלְאֵל

Phoneticyakh-leh-ale'
TransliterationYachlᵉʼêl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jahleel. - § Jahleel = "God waits" - Jachleel, an Israelite 1) the 3rd of the 3 sons of Zebulun; founder of the family of the Jahleelites

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 46:14

And the sons of Zebulun; Sered, and Elon, and Jahleel.

Numbers 26:26

Of the sons of Zebulun after their families: of Sered, the family of the Sardites: of Elon, the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, the family of the Jahleelites.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1
Numbers1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יַחְלְאֵל' deepen your understanding of Genesis 46:14?