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Lexicon :: Strong's H3276 - yāʿal

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יָעַל
Transliteration
yāʿal
Pronunciation
yaw-al'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 882

Strong’s Definitions

יָעַל yâʻal, yaw-al'; a primitive root; properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited):—× at all, set forward, can do good, (be, have) profit, (able).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 23x

The KJV translates Strong's H3276 in the following manner: profit (19x), at all (1x), set forward (1x), good (1x), profitable (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 23x
The KJV translates Strong's H3276 in the following manner: profit (19x), at all (1x), set forward (1x), good (1x), profitable (1x).

  1. (Hiphil) to gain, profit, benefit, avail

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
יָעַל yâʻal, yaw-al'; a primitive root; properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited):—× at all, set forward, can do good, (be, have) profit, (able).
STRONGS H3276: Abbreviations
† I. [יָעַל] verb only Hiph. profit, avail, benefit; —
Hiph. Perfect הוֺעִיל Habakkuk 2:18; Imperfect יוֺעִיל Jeremiah 2:11 + 2 times; אֹעִיל Job 35:3; יוֺעִילוּ 1 Samuel 12:21 + 6 times; יוֺעִ֫לוּ Jeremiah 2:8; Jeremiah 12:13; יוֺעִילוּךְ Isaiah 57:12; נוֺעִיל Job 21:15; Infinitive absolute הוֺעֵיל Jeremiah 23:22; construct הוֺעִיל Jeremiah 7:8 + 4 times; Participle מוֺעִיל Jeremiah 16:19; — profit, avail, benefit, always (except Job 30:13 where in bad sense, Isaiah 47:12) with negative, or in question implying negative; especially of idols or false gods (as unprofitable), so Habakkuk 2:18; Isaiah 44:9, 10; Isaiah 57:12; Jeremiah 2:8 אחרי לא יועילו הלבו, Jeremiah 2:11 המיר כבידו בלוא יועיל, Jeremiah 16:19 ואין בם מועיל, 1 Samuel 12:21, of vain confidences Jeremiah 7:8, or promises Jeremiah 23:32 (twice in verse) (followed by לְ); of Egypt as ally Isaiah 30:5 (followed by לְ), Isaiah 30:5; Isaiah 30:6; of wickedness Proverbs 10:2; wealth Proverbs 11:4; worthless men Job 30:13 (לְהַוָּתִי יועִילוּ i.e. promote it); of words Job 15:3 (|| דָּבָר לֹא יִסְכּוֺן); in general gain profit Isaiah 47:12; Isaiah 48:17; Jeremiah 12:13; Job 21:15; Job 35:3.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

1 Samuel

12:21; 12:21

Job

15:3; 21:15; 21:15; 30:13; 30:13; 35:3; 35:3

Proverbs

10:2; 11:4

Isaiah

30:5; 30:5; 30:6; 44:9; 44:10; 47:12; 47:12; 48:17; 57:12; 57:12

Jeremiah

2:8; 2:8; 2:11; 2:11; 7:8; 7:8; 12:13; 12:13; 16:19; 16:19; 23:22; 23:32

Habakkuk

2:18; 2:18

H3276

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H3276 matches the Hebrew יָעַל (yāʿal),
which occurs 23 times in 21 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 12:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 12:21 - Don’t go back to worshiping worthless idols that cannot help or rescue you—they are totally useless!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:3 - The wise don’t engage in empty chatter.
What good are such words?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:15 - Who is the Almighty, and why should we obey him?
What good will it do us to pray?’

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:13 - They block my road
and do everything they can to destroy me.
They know I have no one to help me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 35:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 35:3 - For you also ask, ‘What’s in it for me?
What’s the use of living a righteous life?’

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:2 - Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:4 - Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:5 - all who trust in him will be ashamed.
He will not help you.
Instead, he will disgrace you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:6 - This message came to me concerning the animals in the Negev:
The caravan moves slowly
across the terrible desert to Egypt—
donkeys weighed down with riches
and camels loaded with treasure—
all to pay for Egypt’s protection.
They travel through the wilderness,
a place of lionesses and lions,
a place where vipers and poisonous snakes live.
All this, and Egypt will give you nothing in return.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:9 - How foolish are those who manufacture idols.
These prized objects are really worthless.
The people who worship idols don’t know this,
so they are all put to shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:10 - Who but a fool would make his own god—
an idol that cannot help him one bit?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 47:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 47:12 - “Now use your magical charms!
Use the spells you have worked at all these years!
Maybe they will do you some good.
Maybe they can make someone afraid of you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 48:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 48:17 - This is what the LORD says—
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
“I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you what is good for you
and leads you along the paths you should follow.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:12 - Now I will expose your so-called good deeds.
None of them will help you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:8 - The priests did not ask,
‘Where is the LORD?’
Those who taught my word ignored me,
the rulers turned against me,
and the prophets spoke in the name of Baal,
wasting their time on worthless idols.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:11 - Has any nation ever traded its gods for new ones,
even though they are not gods at all?
Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God[fn]
for worthless idols!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 7:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 7:8 - “‘Don’t be fooled into thinking that you will never suffer because the Temple is here. It’s a lie!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 12:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 12:13 - My people have planted wheat
but are harvesting thorns.
They have worn themselves out,
but it has done them no good.
They will harvest a crop of shame
because of the fierce anger of the LORD.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 16:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 16:19 - LORD, you are my strength and fortress,
my refuge in the day of trouble!
Nations from around the world
will come to you and say,
“Our ancestors left us a foolish heritage,
for they worshiped worthless idols.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 23:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 23:32 - I am against these false prophets. Their imaginary dreams are flagrant lies that lead my people into sin. I did not send or appoint them, and they have no message at all for my people. I, the LORD, have spoken!

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 2:18

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:18 - “What good is an idol carved by man,
or a cast image that deceives you?
How foolish to trust in your own creation—
a god that can’t even talk!
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