יָאַל
ya.alVerbH2974
be willing
From: a primitive root (probably rather the same as H2973 (יָאַל) through the idea of mental weakness);
Short Definition
properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition
Full Lexicon Entry
- to begin, make a beginning, show willingness, undertake to do, be pleased, be determined 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to agree to, show willingness, acquiesce, accept an invitation, be willing 1a2) to undertake 1a3) to resolve, be pleased, be determined
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
19 timesAppears 19 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Judges
4
1 Samuel
2
2 Kings
2
Genesis
2
Job
2
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 17:27
- 2 Kings 5:23
- Deuteronomy 1:5
- Genesis 18:31
- Judges 1:35
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