Strong's Lexicon yael: Jael Original Word: יָעֵל Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָעַל (ya'al), meaning "to profit" or "to ascend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name "Jael" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of deliverance and victory over enemies can be related to Greek terms like σωτηρία (soteria, G4991) meaning "salvation" or "deliverance." Usage: The name "Jael" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a woman who played a significant role in the defeat of the Canaanite army led by Sisera. The name itself can be interpreted as "mountain goat," symbolizing agility and strength, or "one who ascends," reflecting a sense of elevation or prominence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or destiny. Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, is a notable figure in the Book of Judges. The Kenites were a nomadic tribe with connections to the Israelites, and they lived in the region during the time of the Judges. Jael's actions are set against the backdrop of the Israelite struggle against Canaanite oppression, a period marked by cycles of apostasy, oppression, deliverance, and peace. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition mountain goat NASB Translation mountain goats* (1), wild goats (1), Wild Goats (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [יָעֵל] noun [masculine] mountain-goat (Late Hebrew id.; ᵑ7 יְעֵיעָא, Syriac  ; Arabic  ,  ; Assyrian ia'ilu DlS 53 (but HptBAS i. 170, Jägerib. 465); Ethiopic  see HomNS 280) — Plural יְעֵלִים Psalm 104:18 ("" שְׁפַנִּים); צוּרֵי ׳הַיּ 1 Samuel 24:3; יַעֲלֵיסָֿ֑לַע Job 39:1 ("" אַיָּלוֺת; compare I. יַעֲלָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wild goat From ya'al; an ibex (as climbing) -- wild goat. see HEBREW ya'al Forms and Transliterations הַיְּעֵלִֽים׃ היעלים׃ יַעֲלֵי־ יעלי־ לַיְּעֵלִ֑ים ליעלים haiyeeLim hay·yə·‘ê·lîm hayyə‘êlîm laiyeeLim lay·yə·‘ê·lîm layyə‘êlîm ya‘ălê- ya·‘ă·lê- yaaleiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 24:2 HEB: פְּנֵ֖י צוּרֵ֥י הַיְּעֵלִֽים׃ NAS: of the Rocks of the Wild Goats. KJV: upon the rocks of the wild goats. INT: front of the Rocks of the Wild Job 39:1 Psalm 104:18 3 Occurrences |
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