יְחִיאֵל
ye.chi.el
Jehiel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "וַיְחִיאֵל" (ye.chi.el or Jehiel) is a Hebrew proper name, specifically associated with a person. As a proper name, its meaning is likely to be its bearer's unique identity or characteristic. With only one occurrence in the Bible, it is difficult to derive a broader usage of this name beyond its singular appearance. However, the fact that it has its own entry in the lexicon suggests that it carried significant meaning or was notable in some context. Given its nature as a proper name, its significance lies in the specific person or individual it represents, rather than any abstract concept or idea.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text