Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָעֵל”
Understanding yâʻêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wild goat. - an ibex (as climbing) 1) mountain goat
H3277
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָעֵל
Phoneticyaw-ale'
Transliterationyâʻêl
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wild goat. - an ibex (as climbing) 1) mountain goat
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 24:2 | “Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.” Word: יָעֵל (yâʻêl) | |
| Job 39:1 | “Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?” Word: יָעֵל (yâʻêl) | |
| Psalms 104:18 | “The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.” Word: יָעֵל (yâʻêl) |