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

  1. 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 times

Appears 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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