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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 stayed H3176 yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 10:8 - And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, H3176 till I come to thee, and shew thee what thou shalt do.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:8 - And he tarried H3176 H3176 seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not 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 Joab, I may not tarry H3176 thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, 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 - And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; what should I wait H3176 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 hope? H3176 and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:15 - Though he slay me, yet will I trust H3176 in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:14 - If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, H3176 till my change come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:21 - Unto me men gave ear, and waited, H3176 and kept silence at my counsel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:23 - And they waited H3176 for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:26 - When I looked for good, then evil came unto me: and when I waited H3176 for light, there came darkness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - Behold, I waited H3176 for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:16 - When I had waited, H3176 (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 - Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope H3176 in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18 - Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope H3176 in his mercy;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:22 - Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope H3176 in thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:15 - For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: H3176 thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5 - Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope H3176 thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11 - Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope H3176 thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5 - Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope H3176 in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:3 - I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait H3176 for my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:14 - But I will hope H3176 continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:43

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:43 - And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped H3176 in thy judgments.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:49 - ZAIN. Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. H3176

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:74

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:74 - They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped H3176 in thy word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:81

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:81 - CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope H3176 in thy word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:114

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:114 - Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope H3176 in thy word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:147

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:147 - I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped H3176 in thy word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 130:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:5 - I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. H3176

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 130:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:7 - Let Israel hope H3176 in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 131:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:3 - Let Israel hope H3176 in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11 - The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope H3176 in his mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:4 - He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait H3176 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 mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust. H3176

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:19 - My bowels, my bowels! I am pained H3176 at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, 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. H3176

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:24

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:24 - The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope H3176 in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 13:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:6 - They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made others to hope H3176 that they would confirm the word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 19:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:5 - Now when she saw that she had waited, H3176 and her hope was lost, then she took another of her whelps, and made him a young lion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 5:7 - And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth H3176 for the sons of men.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 7:7 - Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait H3176 for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
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