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Lexicon :: Strong's H3176 - yāḥal

Aa
יָחַל
Transliteration
yāḥal
Pronunciation
yaw-chal'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

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 BoxGen 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 8:12 - And after seven days more, he sent the dove out again, but she did not come back to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 10:8 - Then you are to go down before me to Gilgal, where I will come to you, for the offering of burned offerings and peace-offerings: go on waiting there for seven days till I come to you and make clear to you what you have to do.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:8 - And he went on waiting there for seven days, the time fixed by Samuel: but Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were starting to go away from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 18:14 - Then Joab said, I would have made it safe for you. And he took three spears in his hand, and put them through Absalom's heart, while he was still living, in the branches of the tree.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 6:33

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 6:33 - While he was still talking to them, the king came down and said, This evil is from the Lord; why am I to go on waiting any longer for the Lord?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:11 - Have I strength to go on waiting, or have I any end to be looking forward to?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:15 - Truly, he will put an end to me; I have no hope; but I will not give way in argument before him;

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:14 - If death takes a man, will he come to life again? All the days of my trouble I would be waiting, till the time came for me to be free.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:21 - Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:23 - They were waiting for me as for the rain, opening their mouths wide as for the spring rains.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:26 - For I was looking for good, and evil came; I was waiting for light, and it became dark.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:16 - And am I to go on waiting while they have nothing to say? while they keep quiet and give no more answers?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 - Put away fear and let your heart be strong, all you whose hope is in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:18 - See, the eye of the Lord is on those in whose hearts is the fear of him, on those whose hope is in his mercy;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:22 - Let your mercy be on us, O Lord, as we are waiting for you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:15 - In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:5 - Why are you crushed down, O my soul? and why are you troubled in me? put your hope in God; for I will again give him praise who is my help and my God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:11 - Why are you crushed down, O my soul? and why are you troubled in me? put your hope in God; for I will again give him praise who is my help and my God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:5 - Why are you crushed down, O my soul? and why are you troubled in me? put your hope in God, for I will again give him praise who is my help and my God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:3 - I am tired with my crying; my throat is burning: my eyes are wasted with waiting for my God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:14 - But I will go on ever hoping, and increasing in all your praise.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:43

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:43 - Take not your true word quite out of my mouth; for I have put my hope in your decisions.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:49

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:49 - <ZAIN> Keep in mind your word to your servant, for on it has my hope been fixed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:74

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:74 - Your worshippers will see me and be glad; because my hope has been in your word.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:81

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:81 - <CAPH> My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:114

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:114 - You are my secret place and my breastplate against danger; my hope is in your word.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:147

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:147 - Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:5 - I am waiting for the Lord, my soul is waiting for him, and my hope is in his word.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 130:7 - O Israel, have hope in the Lord; for with the Lord is mercy and full salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 131:3 - O Israel, have hope in the Lord, from this time and for ever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:11 - The Lord takes pleasure in his worshippers, and in those whose hope is in his mercy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:4 - His light will not be put out, and he will not be crushed, till he has given the knowledge of the true God to the earth, and the sea-lands will be waiting for his teaching.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:5 - Suddenly will my righteousness come near, and my salvation will be shining out like the light; the sea-lands will be waiting for me, and they will put their hope in my strong arm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 4:19 - My soul, my soul! I am pained to my inmost heart; my heart is troubled in me; I am not able to be quiet, because the sound of the horn, the note of war, has come to my ears.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:21 - This I keep in mind, and because of this I have hope.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:24

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:24 - I said to myself, The Lord is my heritage; and because of this I will have hope in him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 13:6 - They have seen visions without substance and made use of secret arts, who say, The Lord has said; and the Lord has not sent them: hoping that the word would have effect.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:5 - Now when she saw that her hope was made foolish and gone, she took another of her little ones and made him into a young lion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMic 5:7 - And the rest of Jacob will be among the mass of peoples like dew from the Lord, like showers on the grass, which may not be kept back by man, or be waiting for the sons of men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMic 7:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 7:7 - But as for me, I am looking to the Lord; I am waiting for the God of my salvation: the ears of my God will be open to me.
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