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 Yael in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as her account is unique to the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The name "Yael" means "mountain goat" or "ibex," symbolizing agility and strength. In the biblical context, Yael is a woman of notable courage and decisive action. Cultural and Historical Background: Yael is a prominent figure in the Book of Judges, during the time of the Israelite judges, a period characterized by cycles of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance. She is the wife of Heber the Kenite, a group that had peaceful relations with the Canaanites. Her account is set against the backdrop of the Canaanite oppression of Israel and the subsequent deliverance led by Deborah and Barak. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yael Definition a Canaanite woman NASB Translation Jael (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. יָעֵל proper name, feminine wife of Heber the Kenite, slayer of Sisera Judges 4:17,18,21,22; Judges 5:24, probably also Judges 5:6 (others find here name of a man, a 'judge'). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jael The same as ya'el; Jael, a Canaanite -- Jael. see HEBREW ya'el Forms and Transliterations יָעֵ֔ל יָעֵ֕ל יָעֵ֣ל יָעֵל֙ יָעֵל֮ יעל yā‘êl yā·‘êl yaElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 4:17 HEB: אֶל־ אֹ֣הֶל יָעֵ֔ל אֵ֖שֶׁת חֶ֣בֶר NAS: to the tent of Jael the wife KJV: to the tent of Jael the wife INT: to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber Judges 4:18 Judges 4:21 Judges 4:22 Judges 5:6 Judges 5:24 6 Occurrences |
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