3105. yubal

Lexicon

yubal: Stream, River

Original Word: יוּבַל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: yuwbal
Pronunciation: yoo-bal'
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-bal')
Definition: Stream, River
Meaning: a stream

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

river

From yabal; a stream -- river.

see HEBREW yabal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yabal
Definition
a stream
NASB Translation
stream (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. יוּבַל noun [masculine] stream, Jeremiah 17:8 ("" מַיִם).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָבַל (yabal), which means "to bring" or "to carry along."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G2429 (Ἰοβήλ • Iobel), which is a transliteration of the Hebrew term יוּבַל. While the Greek term does not directly translate to "stream," it is related to the concept of jubilee, which shares the root idea of bringing forth or carrying along, reflecting the broader thematic connections between Hebrew and Greek biblical concepts.

Usage: The term יוּבַל is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a stream or river, emphasizing the idea of flowing water. It is often associated with the life-giving and sustaining properties of water in the natural world.

Context: The Hebrew word יוּבַל (Yubal) appears in the Old Testament to describe a stream or river, highlighting its significance as a source of life and sustenance. In the ancient Near Eastern context, watercourses were vital for agriculture, drinking water, and transportation. The imagery of a stream is often used metaphorically in the Bible to convey abundance, prosperity, and divine blessing.

For example, in Isaiah 44:4, the imagery of a stream is used to describe the flourishing of Israel: "They will sprout among the grass like poplars by flowing streams." This verse illustrates the nourishing and life-giving properties of water, symbolizing spiritual renewal and growth.

In Jeremiah 17:8, the metaphor of a tree planted by the waters is employed to depict stability and fruitfulness: "He will be like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit." Here, the stream represents a constant and reliable source of sustenance, ensuring the tree's vitality even in adverse conditions.

The concept of יוּבַל as a stream underscores the importance of water in the biblical narrative, both as a physical necessity and a symbol of divine provision and blessing.

Forms and Transliterations

יוּבַל֙ יובל yū·ḇal yūḇal yuVal

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 17:8
HEB: מַ֗יִם וְעַל־ יוּבַל֙ יְשַׁלַּ֣ח שָֽׁרָשָׁ֔יו
NAS: its roots by a stream And will not fear
KJV: her roots by the river, and shall not see
INT: the water by A stream extends roots

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3105
1 Occurrence

yū·ḇal — 1 Occ.