Strong's Lexicon Yaala or Yaalah: Yaala or Yaalah Original Word: יַעֲלָא Word Origin: Derived from the root יָעַל (ya'al), meaning "to ascend" or "to profit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Yaala or Yaalah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of "ascending" or "profiting" can be related to Greek words like ἀναβαίνω (anabainō - G305) meaning "to go up" or "ascend." Usage: The name Yaala or Yaalah is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically as a personal name. It is feminine in form and is associated with the idea of ascending or profiting, which can imply a sense of elevation or worth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given with significant meanings, reflecting the character, destiny, or circumstances of the individual. The root יָעַל (ya'al) suggests a positive connotation, possibly indicating a person of value or one who brings benefit. Names like Yaala would have been chosen with the hope or expectation of the individual living up to the meaning of their name. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yael Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Jaala (1), Jaalah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. יַעֲלָא, יַעֲלָה proper name, masculine head of a family of returning exiles, יַעֲלָא Nehemiah 7:58 = יַעֲלָה Ezra 2:56. יַעְלָם see below עלם. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jaala, Jaalah Or Yaaalah {yah-al-aw'}; the same as ya'alah or direct from ya'al; Jaala or Jaalah, one of the Nethinim -- Jaala, Jaalah. see HEBREW ya'alah see HEBREW ya'al Forms and Transliterations יַעְלָ֥א יַעְלָ֥ה יעלא יעלה ya‘·lā ya‘·lāh ya‘lā ya‘lāh yaLa yaLahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:56 HEB: בְּנֵי־ יַעְלָ֥ה בְנֵי־ דַרְק֖וֹן NAS: the sons of Jaalah, the sons KJV: The children of Jaalah, the children INT: the sons of Jaalah the sons of Darkon Nehemiah 7:58 2 Occurrences |