Strong's Lexicon yaalah: Doe, Mountain Goat Original Word: יַעֲלָה Word Origin: Derived from the root יָעַל (ya'al), which means "to ascend" or "to go up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yaalah," similar imagery can be found in Greek references to animals known for their grace and agility, such as the deer (Greek: ἔλαφος, elaphos). Usage: The term "yaalah" refers to a female mountain goat or a doe, often symbolizing gracefulness and agility. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe the beauty and swiftness of these animals, which are adept at navigating rugged terrain. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the mountain goat was a common sight in the rocky and mountainous regions. These animals were admired for their ability to traverse difficult landscapes with ease. The imagery of a doe or mountain goat is often used in biblical poetry and literature to convey beauty, elegance, and the ability to overcome obstacles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of yael Definition female mountain goat NASB Translation doe (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [יַעֲלָה] noun feminine = I. יָעֵל (female); — אַיֶּלֶת אֲהָבִים וְיַעֲלַת חֵן Proverbs 5:19 figurative of wife. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance roe Feminine of ya'el -- roe. see HEBREW ya'el Forms and Transliterations וְֽיַעֲלַ֫ת־ ויעלת־ veyaaLat wə·ya·‘ă·laṯ- wəya‘ălaṯ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 5:19 HEB: אַיֶּ֥לֶת אֲהָבִ֗ים וְֽיַעֲלַ֫ת־ חֵ֥ן דַּ֭דֶּיהָ NAS: and a graceful doe, Let her breasts KJV: and pleasant roe; let her breasts INT: hind a loving doe graceful her breasts 1 Occurrence |
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