Strong's Lexicon yebal: To bring, to carry, to produce Original Word: יְבַל Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּלַל (balal), meaning "to mix" or "to mingle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is καρποφορέω (karpophoreo), meaning "to bear fruit." This term is used in passages such as John 15:5, where Jesus speaks of the necessity of abiding in Him to bear much fruit. Usage: The Hebrew verb "yebal" is used to convey the action of bringing forth or producing. It often implies the idea of yielding or bearing fruit, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. The term can be associated with the natural process of growth and productivity, as well as the spiritual fruitfulness expected of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and economy. The concept of bearing fruit was not only a physical reality but also a spiritual metaphor. The Israelites understood their relationship with God in terms of covenantal faithfulness, which was often depicted as producing fruit in keeping with righteousness. The imagery of fruitfulness is prevalent throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, symbolizing prosperity, blessing, and divine favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to yabal Definition to bear along, carry NASB Translation bring (1), brought (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יְבַל] verb Haph`el bear along, carry (see Biblical Hebrew); — Perfect3masculine singular הֵיבֵל, accusative of thing + ל location Ezra 5:14; Ezra 6:5; Infinitive לְהֵיבָלָה Ezra 7:15, accusative of thing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bring, carry (Aramaic) corresponding to yabal; to bring -- bring, carry. see HEBREW yabal Forms and Transliterations וְהֵיבֵ֣ל וּלְהֵיבָלָ֖ה והיבל ולהיבלה ū·lə·hê·ḇā·lāh ūləhêḇālāh uleheivaLah veheiVel wə·hê·ḇêl wəhêḇêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:14 HEB: דִּ֣י בִֽירוּשְׁלֶ֔ם וְהֵיבֵ֣ל הִמּ֔וֹ לְהֵיכְלָ֖א NAS: in Jerusalem, and brought them to the temple KJV: that [was] in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple INT: whom Jerusalem and brought these to the temple Ezra 6:5 Ezra 7:15 3 Occurrences |
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