What does יָבַל mean in the Bible?
יָבַל is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to flow ; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)".
Hebrew · H2986
יָבַל
Properly, to flow ; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)
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יָבַלH2986
What does יָבַל mean in the Bible?
יָבַל is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to flow ; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H2986?
The BSB source-word alignment has 18 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include will bring me (3), and be led forth (1), and sends (1), bring (1), but had been carried (1).
Where does יָבַל appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Job 10:19. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (6), Isaiah (4), Job (3), Hosea (2).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itwill bring me3×Psalms 60:9, Psalms 108:10, Zephaniah 3:10
and be led forth1×Isaiah 55:12
and sends1×Hosea 12:1
bring1×Psalms 76:11
but had been carried1×Job 10:19
delivered1×Job 21:30
have taken her1×Isaiah 23:7
He was led1×Isaiah 53:7
I will lead them1×Jeremiah 31:9
is carried1×Job 21:32
it will be carried1×Hosea 10:6
led1×Jeremiah 11:19
she is led1×Psalms 45:14
They are led in1×Psalms 45:15
will be brought1×Isaiah 18:7
will bring1×Psalms 68:29
Show sample aligned rows
Job 10:19אוּבָֽל׃tobut had been carriedVerb - Hofal - Imperfect - first person common singularJob 21:30יוּבָֽלוּ׃todeliveredVerb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine pluralJob 21:32יוּבָ֑לtois carriedVerb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singularPsalms 45:14תּוּבַ֪לtoshe is ledVerb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person feminine singularPsalms 45:15תּ֭וּבַלְנָהtoThey are led inVerb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person feminine pluralPsalms 60:9יֹ֭בִלֵנִיtowill bring meVerb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singularPsalms 68:29יוֹבִ֖ילוּtowill bringVerb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine pluralPsalms 76:11יוֹבִ֥ילוּtobringVerb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine pluralPsalms 108:10יֹ֭בִלֵנִיtowill bring meVerb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singularIsaiah 18:7יֽוּבַל־towill be broughtVerb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowJob 10:19
Aligned rows18
Books represented6
Job3Psalms6Isaiah4Jeremiah2Hosea2Zephaniah1
Source forms
יֹ֭בִלֵנִי2xyō·ḇi·lê·nîPsalms 60:9, Psalms 108:10
יוּבָ֔ל2xyū·ḇālIsaiah 53:7, Hosea 10:6
אֽוֹבִילֵם֒1x’ō·w·ḇî·lêmJeremiah 31:9
אוּבָֽל׃1x’ū·ḇālJob 10:19
יֹבִל֣וּהָ1xyō·ḇi·lū·hāIsaiah 23:7
יוֹבִ֖ילוּ1xyō·w·ḇî·lūPsalms 68:29
יוֹבִ֥ילוּ1xyō·w·ḇî·lūPsalms 76:11
יוּבַ֣ל1xyū·ḇalJeremiah 11:19
Parsing patterns
Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular6xJob 21:32, Isaiah 18:7, Isaiah 53:7, Jeremiah 11:19
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural2xPsalms 68:29, Psalms 76:11
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular2xPsalms 60:9, Psalms 108:10
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural1xJeremiah 31:9
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun1xZephaniah 3:10
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person feminine singular1xIsaiah 23:7
Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - first person common singular1xJob 10:19
Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun1xIsaiah 55:12
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. properly, to flow ; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)
Source Gloss
properly, to flow ; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
properly, to flow; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp) BDB: conduct Usage: bring (forth), carry, lead (forth).
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms12
Hophalcausative passive — the subject is caused to perform the action10×
ImperfectHos 10:6 · Hos 12:2 · Isa 18:7 · Isa 53:7 · Jer 11:19 · Job 21:32 · Job 10:19 · Job 21:30 · Ps 45:15 · Ps 45:1610×
Hiphilcausative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action2×
ImperfectPs 68:30 · Ps 76:122×
Word Origins
יָבַל is a primitive root - no further derivation.