Strong’s H2974

יָאַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ya'al

Pronunciation

yah-ahl

Definition

To profit, to gain, to benefit, to avail

Meaning

to yield, assent, to undertake as an act of volition

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yaal" primarily conveys the idea of being useful, beneficial, or profitable. It is often used in contexts where the effectiveness or advantage of an action or situation is in view. The term can imply both tangible and intangible benefits, such as material gain or moral and spiritual profit.

Bible references

Genesis 18:27;Genesis 18:31;Exodus 2:21;Deuteronomy 1:5;Joshua 7:7;Joshua 17:12;Judges 1:27;Judges 1:35;Judges 17:11;Judges 19:6;1 Samuel 12:22;1 Samuel 17:39;2 Samuel 7:29;2 Kings 5:23;2 Kings 6:3;1 Chronicles 17:27;Job 6:9;Job 6:28;Hosea 5:11