יָאַל

yâʼal · /yaw-al'/

Number

H2973

Language

Hebrew

Original word

יָאַל

Transliteration

yâʼal

Pronunciation

yaw-al'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

properly, to be slack, i.e. (figuratively) to be foolish

KJV: dote, be (become, do) foolish(-ly).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָאַל across 4 verses.

dote1×

foolish1×

foolishly1×

fools1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Numbers1 verse

Numbers 12:11

And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.

Isaiah1 verse

Isaiah 19:13

The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, even they that are the stay of the tribes thereof. they that: or, governors: Heb. corners

Jeremiah2 verses

Jeremiah 5:4

Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God.

Jeremiah 50:36

A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed. liars: or, chief stays: Heb. bars

Topics that use this word

Aaron Egypt Idolatry Jerusalem Judgments Memphis Noph Sins, National War Wicked Zoan

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2973 (yâʼal) mean?

properly, to be slack, i.e. (figuratively) to be foolish

How many times does H2973 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2973 (יָאַל) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dote.”

How is yâʼal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2973 is rendered as “dote” (1×), “foolish” (1×), “foolishly” (1×), “fools” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word יָאַל come from?

a primitive root;