Strong's H2974 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: יָאַל (yâʼal)

Pronunciation: yaw-al'

POS: yaw-al' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (probably rather the same as through the idea of mental weakness);

Definition: a primitive root (probably rather the same as יָאַל through the idea of mental weakness); properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition; assay, begin, be content, please, take upon, [idiom] willingly, would.

KJV Usage: assay, begin, be content, please, take upon, [idiom] willingly, would.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to begin, make a beginning, show willingness, undertake to do, be pleased, be determined
• 2. 1a) (Hiphil)
• 3. 1a1) to agree to, show willingness, acquiesce, accept an invitation, be willing
• 4. 1a2) to undertake
• 5. 1a3) to resolve, be pleased, be determined

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G71
• GREEK G757
• GREEK G2192
• GREEK G2650
• GREEK G2872
• GREEK G3786
• GREEK G4160
• GREEK G5622
• GREEK G5623

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