יוֹאֵל
yo.el
Joel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Analysis of יוֹאֵל (Joel) Based on the lexical data provided, יוֹאֵל (yo.el) is a proper name occurring once in the Hebrew Bible. As a name rather than a common noun, it functions as a personal identifier rather than conveying a descriptive meaning through root components. The single occurrence in the biblical text limits what can be determined about usage patterns or frequency of application. Without additional context from the provided lexicon entry—such as which biblical passage contains this occurrence, associated genealogical information, or any explanatory notes—it is not possible to determine the specific individual referred to or the significance of this particular mention. The designation as a proper noun indicates it identifies a specific person, but the single attestation prevents analysis of how the name was used across different contexts or periods of biblical composition. To understand the fuller significance of this name within biblical narrative or history, one would need to consult the biblical passage itself and additional lexical information beyond what is provided here.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text