Lexical Summary yabal: To bring, lead, carry, conduct Original Word: יָבַל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bring forth, carry, lead forth A primitive root; properly, to flow; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp) -- bring (forth), carry, lead (forth). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to conduct, bear along NASB Translation bring (5), brought (1), carried (4), carry (1), lead (1), led (3), led forth (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יָבַל] verb Hiph`il conduct, bear along, especially in procession (Aramaic יַבֵּל, אוֺבִיל id.,  Pa`el lead along, also Ethpa`al; Aph`el lead, conduct; Zinjirli יבל id., DHMSendsch. Glossary; Assyrian abâlu (ובל), bring, conduct, COTGlossary DlPr 122 ff.; Arabic  is run vehemently (of horse), pursue sharply, pour down rain,  violent rain) — Hiph`il Imperfect3masculine singular suffix יוֺבִילֵנִי Psalm 60:11; Psalm 108:11; 1singular suffix אוֺבִילֵם Jeremiah 31:9; 3masculine plural יוֺבִילוּ Psalm 68:30; יֹבִילוּ Psalm 76:12 (jussive); יוֺבִלוּן Zephaniah 3:10; suffix יֹבִלוּהָ Isaiah 23:7; — 1 bear along offerings, with accusative of thing, Zephaniah 3:10; with ל person Psalm 68:30; Psalm 76:12. 2 carry away, only רַגְלֶיהָ מֵרָחוֺק לָגוּר ׳י Isaiah 23:7 her feet used to carry her far away to sojourn (of Tyre as colonizing and trading city). 3 lead, conduct, with object as suffix, of returning exiles Jeremiah 31:9; triumphant army, followed by accusative of location, Psalm 60:11 = Psalm 108:11. Hoph`al Imperfect3masculine singular יוּבַל(ֿׅ Isaiah 18:7; Jeremiah 11:19; יוּבָ֑ל Hosea 12:2 3t.; 3 feminine singular תּוּבַל Psalm 45:15; 1singular אוּבָ֑ל Job 10:19; 3masculine plural יוּבָ֑לוּ Job 21:30; 3feminine plural תּוּבַלְנָה Psalm 45:16; 2masculine plural תּוּבָל֑וּן Isaiah 55:12; — 1 be borne along: of things, followed by לְ, a gift Isaiah 18:7; idol Hosea 10:6; oil Hosea 12:2. 2 be borne to the grave: מִבֶּטֶן לַקֶּבֶר אוּבָ֑ל Job 10:19; לִקְבָרוֺת יוּבָ֑ל Job 21:32. 3 be led, conducted, followed by לְ, Psalm 45:15; Jeremiah 11:19; Isaiah 53:7; absolute Psalm 45:16; be led forth (from captivity in Babylon) Isaiah 55:12, absolute ("" יצא); the wicked (for judgment) absolute Job 21:30. Topical Lexicon Overview of Usage יָבַל portrays purposeful movement—people, animals, or tribute being brought, led, or carried. Spanning narrative, poetry, and prophecy, the verb underscores both human agency and the unseen hand of God directing events. Of its eighteen occurrences, half appear in Psalms and Job, while the Prophets employ it to describe judgment, restoration, and messianic suffering. Processions of Honor and Worship • Royal celebration: “In embroidered garments she will be led to the king… Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king” (Psalm 45:14-15). The bridal procession anticipates the union of Messiah and His people. Guidance and Shepherding The verb frequently highlights God’s gentle leadership: Judgment and Exile יָבַל can depict coercive leading: Christological Fulfillment Isaiah 53:7 stands at the center: “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth; He was led like a lamb to slaughter.” The Servant willingly submits to redemptive suffering, a theme foreshadowed in Jeremiah 11:19 (“I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter”). The voluntary aspect of being “led” reveals both submission and sovereign purpose, fulfilled in Jesus’ Passion. Restoration and Mission to the Nations Isaiah 18:7 foretells Cushites bringing tribute to Zion, a prototype of global worship fulfilled ultimately in Revelation’s international throng. The verb links eschatological hope with missionary mandate: nations once hostile will be “brought” into joyful allegiance. Practical Ministry Insights 1. Lead others toward Christ: as God “leads” His people, believers are called to shepherd the flock with gentleness and intention. Summary יָבַל weaves through Scripture as a thread of movement—bride to groom, worshiper to sanctuary, exile to homeland, and ultimately the Lamb to the cross. Whether expressing festive procession, gentle shepherding, or solemn judgment, the verb displays the LORD’s sovereign direction of history and His people’s responsive journey of faith. Forms and Transliterations אֽוֹבִילֵם֒ אוּבָֽל׃ אובילם אובל׃ יֹ֭בִלֵנִי יֹבִל֣וּהָ יֽוּבַל־ יבלוה יבלני יוֹבִ֖ילוּ יוֹבִ֥ילוּ יוֹבִל֖וּן יוּבַ֣ל יוּבָ֑ל יוּבָ֔ל יוּבָֽל׃ יוּבָֽלוּ׃ יובילו יובל יובל־ יובל׃ יובלו׃ יובלון תּ֭וּבַלְנָה תּֽוּבָל֑וּן תּוּבַ֪ל תובל תובלון תובלנה ’ō·w·ḇî·lêm ’ōwḇîlêm ’ū·ḇāl ’ūḇāl oiLem tū·ḇā·lūn tū·ḇal tū·ḇal·nāh tūḇal tūḇalnāh tūḇālūn tuVal Tuvalnah tuvaLun uVal yō·ḇi·lê·nî yō·ḇi·lū·hā yō·w·ḇî·lū yō·w·ḇi·lūn yōḇilênî yōḇilūhā Yoileni yoiLuha yoiLun yoVilu yōwḇîlū yōwḇilūn yū·ḇā·lū yū·ḇal yū·ḇāl yū·ḇal- yūḇal yūḇāl yūḇal- yūḇālū yuVal yuValuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 10:19 HEB: מִ֝בֶּ֗טֶן לַקֶּ֥בֶר אוּבָֽל׃ NAS: I had not been, Carried from womb KJV: I should have been as though I had not been; I should have been carried from the womb INT: womb to the grave Carried Job 21:30 Job 21:32 Psalm 45:14 Psalm 45:15 Psalm 60:9 Psalm 68:29 Psalm 76:11 Psalm 108:10 Isaiah 18:7 Isaiah 23:7 Isaiah 53:7 Isaiah 55:12 Jeremiah 11:19 Jeremiah 31:9 Hosea 10:6 Hosea 12:1 Zephaniah 3:10 18 Occurrences |
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