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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 - And he stayeth yet other seven days, and sendeth forth the dove, and it added not to turn back unto him any more.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 10:8 - 'And thou hast gone down before me to Gilgal, and lo, I am going down unto thee, to cause to ascend burnt-offerings, to sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings; seven days thou dost wait till my coming in unto thee, and I have made known to thee that which thou dost do.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:8 - And he waiteth seven days, according to the appointment with Samuel, and Samuel hath not come to Gilgal, and the people are scattered from off him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 18:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:14 - And Joab saith, 'Not right -- I tarry before thee;' and he taketh three darts in his hand, and striketh them into the heart of Absalom, while he is alive, in the midst of the oak.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 6:33

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 6:33 - He is yet speaking with them, and lo, the messenger is coming down unto him, and he saith, 'Lo, this is the evil from Jehovah: what -- do I wait for Jehovah any more?'

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:11 - What is my power that I should hope? And what mine end That I should prolong my life?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:15 - Lo, He doth slay me -- I wait not! Only, my ways unto His face I argue.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:14 - If a man dieth -- doth he revive? All days of my warfare I wait, till my change come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:21 - To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:23 - And they wait as for rain for me, And their mouth they have opened wide As for the latter rain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:26 - When good I expected, then cometh evil, And I wait for light, and darkness cometh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - Lo, I have waited for your words, I give ear unto your reasons, Till ye search out sayings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:16 - And I have waited, but they do not speak, For they have stood still, They have not answered any more.)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 - Be strong, and He strengtheneth your heart, All ye who are waiting for Jehovah!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18 - Lo, the eye of Jehovah is to those fearing Him, To those waiting for His kindness,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:22 - Let Thy kindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, As we have waited for Thee!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:15 - Because for Thee, O Jehovah, I have waited, Thou dost answer, O Lord my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5 - What! bowest thou thyself, O my soul? Yea, art thou troubled within me? Wait for God, for still I confess Him: The salvation of my countenance -- My God!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11 - What! bowest thou thyself, O my soul? And what! art thou troubled within me? Wait for God, for still I confess Him, The salvation of my countenance, and my God!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5 - What! bowest thou thyself, O my soul? And what! art thou troubled within me? Wait for God, for still I confess Him, The salvation of my countenance, and my God!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:3 - I have been wearied with my calling, Burnt hath been my throat, Consumed have been mine eyes, waiting for my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:14 - And I continually do wait with hope, And have added unto all Thy praise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:43

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:43 - And Thou takest not utterly away From my mouth the word of truth, Because for Thy judgment I have hoped.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:49 - Zain. Remember the word to Thy servant, On which Thou hast caused me to hope.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:74

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:74 - Those fearing Thee see me and rejoice, Because for Thy word I have hoped.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:81

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:81 - Kaph. Consumed for Thy salvation hath been my soul, For Thy word I have hoped.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:114

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:114 - My hiding place and my shield art Thou, For Thy word I have hoped.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:147

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:147 - I have gone forward in the dawn, and I cry, For Thy word I have hoped.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 130:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:5 - I hoped for Jehovah -- hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 130:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:7 - Israel doth wait on Jehovah, For with Jehovah is kindness, And abundant with Him is redemption.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 131:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:3 - Israel doth wait on Jehovah, From henceforth, and unto the age!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11 - Jehovah is pleased with those fearing Him, With those waiting for His kindness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:4 - He doth not become weak nor bruised, Till he setteth judgment in the earth, And for his law isles wait with hope.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 51:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:5 - Near is My righteousness, Gone out hath My salvation and Mine arms, Peoples they judge, on Me isles do wait, Yea, on Mine arm they do wait with hope.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:19 - My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at the walls of my heart, Make a noise for me doth My heart, I am not silent, For the voice of a trumpet I have heard, O my soul -- a shout of battle!

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:21 - This I turn to my heart -- therefore I hope.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:24

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:24 - My portion is Jehovah, hath my soul said, Therefore I hope for Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 13:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:6 - They have seen vanity, and lying divination, Who are saying: An affirmation of Jehovah, And Jehovah hath not sent them, And they have hoped to establish a word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 19:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:5 - And she seeth, that stayed -- perished hath her hope, And she taketh one of her whelps, A young lion she hath made it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 5:7 - And the remnant of Jacob hath been in the midst of many peoples, As dew from Jehovah -- as showers on the herb, That waiteth not for man, nor stayeth for the sons of men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 7:7 - And I -- in Jehovah I do watch, I do wait for the God of my salvation, Hear me doth my God.
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