יָעֵל
ya.el
Wildgoats'
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "ya.el" (Strong's number H3277) is a term that refers to wildgoats. Its definition is straightforward and literal, indicating that it is a type of animal. The semantic domain of "Animals & Creatures" reinforces this understanding, categorizing the word among other terms for non-human living beings. The word appears only once in the Bible. Given its singular occurrence, it is difficult to discern a range of usage or specific significance. However, the fact that it is a specific type of animal suggests that the author intended to convey a particular image or idea in its context. As a wild animal, the term may imply a sense of untamed or uncontrolled behavior, which could have implications for its context of use. Further analysis of its biblical occurrence is necessary to understand its intended meaning and significance more fully.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text