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Lexicon :: Strong's H3176 - yāḥal

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יָחַל
Transliteration
yāḥal
Pronunciation
yaw-chal'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 859

Strong’s Definitions

יָחַל yâchal, yaw-chal'; a primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope:—(cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 42x

The KJV translates Strong's H3176 in the following manner: hope (22x), wait (12x), tarry (3x), trust (2x), variant (2x), stayed (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 42x
The KJV translates Strong's H3176 in the following manner: hope (22x), wait (12x), tarry (3x), trust (2x), variant (2x), stayed (1x).

  1. to wait, hope, expect

    1. (Niphal) to wait

    2. (Piel)

      1. to wait, await, tarry

      2. to wait for, hope for

    3. (Hiphil) to wait, tarry, wait for, hope for

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
יָחַל yâchal, yaw-chal'; a primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope:—(cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait.
STRONGS H3176: Abbreviations
† [יָחַל] verb Niph. wait; Pi. await (compare Late Hebrew יִחוּל expectation); —
Niph. Perfect 3rd person feminine singular נוֺחֲלָה Ezekiel 19:5 (yet see below); Imperfect וַיִּיָּ֫חֶל Genesis 8:12 + 1 Samuel 13:18 Kt (see Dr; Qr Hiph. וַיּוֺחֶל); — wait: Genesis 8:12 and he waited yet seven days; so 1 Samuel 13:18 Kt; of Israel under figure of lioness, וַתֵּרֶא כִּי נוֺחֲלָה אָֽבְדָה תִּקְוָתָהּ Ezekiel 19:5 when she saw that her hope tarried, was lost (but dubious; Sm compare Aramaic bdb040303 be weak, whence perhaps sink down; Hi (perhaps after Greek Version of the LXX) כִּי נִדַּח לָהּ that he was thrust away from her; Co plausibly נוֺאֲלָה that she had acted foolishly).
Pi. Perfect 2nd person masculine singular suffix יִחַלְתָּ֑נִי Psalm 119:49; 1st person singular יִחָ֑לְתִּי Psalm 119:48 + 4 times Psalm 119; 3rd person masculine plural יִחֲלוּ Job 29:23; Ezekiel 13:6; יִחֵ֑לּוּ Job 29:21; 1st person plural יִחַלְנוּ Psalm 33:22; Imperfect יְיַחֵל Micah 5:6; אֲיַחֵל Job 6:11 + 3 times; אֲיַחֲלָה Job 30:26; יְיַחֵ֑לוּ Isaiah 42:4; יְיַחֵלוּן Isaiah 51:5; Imperative יַחֵל Psalm 130:7; Psalm 131:3;Participle מְיַחֵל Psalm 69:4; מְיַחֲלִים Psalm 31:25 + 2 times; —
1. wait, tarry for, followed by לְ Micah 5:6 (of rain, || יְקַוֶּה); so Micah 1:12 according to We, who reads יִחֲלָה (Perfect) for חָלָה; absolute wait Job 14:14.
2. wait for = hope for, followed by לְ Isaiah 42:4; Job 29:21, 23; Job 30:25 (|| קִוֵּיתִי), Psalm 31:25 [Psalm 32:24]; Psalm 33:18; Psalm 33:22; Psalm 69:4; Psalm 119:43; Psalm 119:74; Psalm 119:81; Psalm 119:114; Psalm 119:147; Psalm 147:11; followed by ל infinitive לְקַיֵּם דָּבָר ויח׳ Ezekiel 13:6; followed by אֶל Isaiah 51:5; Psalm 130:7; Psalm 131:3; absolute hope, Job 6:11; Job 13:15; Psalm 71:14.
3. causative make to hope Psalm 119:49 (suffix person).
Hiph. Perfect הוֺתַ֫לְתִּי Job 32:11, etc.; וְהוֺחַ֫לְתִּי (consecutive, see Hi De2 Dr§:§ 106, 119r) Job 32:16; Imperfect וַיּ֫וֺחֶל 1 Samuel 13:8 Qr; 2nd person masculine singular תּוֺחֵל 1 Samuel 10:8; אוֺחִיל 2 Kings 6:33; Lamentations 3:21, 24; אוֺתִּ֫ילָה Jeremiah 4:19 Qr (Kt אָחוּלָה), Micah 7:7; אֹחִילָה 2 Samuel 18:14; — wait, tarry, absolute (properly shew a waiting attitude): 1 Samuel 10:8 (followed by עַד בּוֺאִי), 1 Samuel 13:8 (Qr; compare Niph.); 2 Samuel 18:14; Job 32:18; Jeremiah 4:19 (but see חול); wait for, hope for (as Pi.), followed by לְ 2 Kings 6:33; Micah 7:7; Lamentations 3:24; Job 32:11; Psalm 38:16; Psalm 42:6; Psalm 42:12; Psalm 43:5; Psalm 130:5 (|| קִוִּיתִי); absolute hope, Lamentations 3:21.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

8:12; 8:12

1 Samuel

10:8; 10:8; 13:8; 13:8; 13:18; 13:18

2 Samuel

18:14; 18:14

2 Kings

6:33; 6:33

Job

6:11; 6:11; 13:15; 14:14; 29:21; 29:21; 29:23; 29:23; 30:25; 30:26; 32:11; 32:11; 32:16; 32:18

Psalms

33:18; 33:22; 33:22; 38:16; 42:6; 43:5; 69:4; 69:4; 71:14; 119; 119:43; 119:48; 119:49; 119:49; 119:74; 119:81; 119:114; 119:147; 130:5; 130:7; 130:7; 131:3; 131:3; 147:11

Isaiah

42:4; 42:4; 51:5; 51:5

Jeremiah

4:19; 4:19

Lamentations

3:21; 3:21; 3:24; 3:24

Ezekiel

13:6; 13:6; 19:5; 19:5

Micah

1:12; 5:6; 5:6; 7:7; 7:7

H3176

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Strong's Number H3176 matches the Hebrew יָחַל (yāḥal),
which occurs 42 times in 41 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 8:12 - He stayed yet another seven days, and sent forth the dove; and she didn't return to him any more.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 10:8 - You shall go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down to you, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings: seven days shall you wait, until I come to you, and show you what you shall do.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:8 - He stayed seven days, according to the set time that Shemu'el had appointed: but Shemu'el didn't come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 18:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:14 - Then said Yo'av, I may not wait thus with you. He took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Avshalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 6:33

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 6:33 - While he was yet talking with them, behold, the messenger came down to him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; why should I wait for the LORD any longer?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:11 - What is my strength, that I should wait? What is my end, that I should be patient?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:15 - Behold, he will kill me; I have no hope. Nevertheless, I will maintain my ways before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:14 - If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my warfare would I wait, Until my release should come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:21 - "Men listened to me, waited, And kept silence for my counsel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:23 - They waited for me as for the rain. Their mouths drank as with the spring rain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:26 - When I looked for good, then evil came; When I waited for light, there came darkness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - "Behold, I waited for your words, And I listened for your reasoning, While you searched out what to say.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:16 - Shall I wait, because they don't speak, Because they stand still, and answer no more?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 - Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18 - Behold, the LORD's eye is on those who fear him, On those who hope in his lovingkindness;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:22 - Let your lovingkindness be on us, LORD, Since we have hoped in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:15 - For in you, LORD, do I hope. You will answer, Lord my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5 - Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11 - Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, The saving help of my countenance, and my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5 - Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: My Savior, my helper, and my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:3 - I am weary with my crying. My throat is dry. My eyes fail, looking for my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:14 - But I will always hope, And will add to all of your praise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:43

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:43 - Don't snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, For I put my hope in your ordinances.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:49 - ZAYIN Remember your word to your servant, Because you gave me hope.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:74

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:74 - Those who fear you will see me and be glad, Because I have put my hope in your word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:81

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:81 - KAF My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:114

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:114 - You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:147

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:147 - I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 130:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:5 - I wait for the LORD. My soul waits. I hope in his word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 130:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:7 - Yisra'el, hope in the LORD, For with the LORD there is lovingkindness. With him is abundant redemption.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 131:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:3 - Yisra'el, hope in the LORD, From this time forth and forevermore.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11 - The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, In those who hope in his lovingkindness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:4 - He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he have set justice in the eretz; and the isles shall wait for his law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 51:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:5 - My righteousness is near, my salvation is gone forth, and my arms shall judge the peoples; the isles shall wait for me, and on my arm shall they trust.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:19 - My anguish, my anguish! I am pained at my very heart; my heart is disquieted in me; I can't hold my shalom; because you have heard, O my soul, the sound of the shofar, the alarm of war.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:21 - This I recall to my mind; therefore have I hope.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:24

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:24 - The LORD is my portion, says my soul; therefore will I hope in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 13:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:6 - They have seen falsehood and lying divination, who say, the LORD says; but the LORD has not sent them: and they have made men to hope that the word would be confirmed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 19:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:5 - Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then she took another of her cubs, and made him a young lion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 5:7 - The remnant of Ya`akov will be in the midst of many peoples, Like dew from the LORD, Like showers on the grass, That don't wait for man, Nor wait for the sons of men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 7:7 - But as for me, I will look to the LORD. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
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