יָאַל
ya.al (H2974)
be willing
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The Hebrew word יָאַל (ya'al) is a verb that conveys a sense of being willing or inclined to do something. In its semantic domain, it falls under Emotion & Attitude, indicating that it is closely tied to internal states and responses. This verb appears 19 times in the Hebrew Bible, suggesting its significance in various contexts. In terms of usage, ya'al is not limited to a specific genre or register. Its occurrences span across different biblical books and styles, from poetic expressions to everyday conversations. This breadth of usage implies that the concept of being willing or inclined is a recurring theme in human experience, relevant across different settings and relationships. The frequency and varied usage of ya'al underscores its importance in understanding how people interact with others and with God. It may be employed to describe an individual's disposition towards an idea, a person, or a situation, highlighting the dynamic interplay between internal feelings and external actions.
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Abraham answered, “See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, although I am dust and ashes.
He said, “See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord. What if there are twenty found there?” He said, “I will not destroy it for the twenty’s sake.”
Moses was content to dwell with the man. He gave Moses Zipporah, his daughter.
Beyond the Jordan, in the land of Moab, Moses began to declare this law, saying,
Joshua said, “Alas, Lord Yahweh, why have you brought this people over the Jordan at all, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to cause us to perish? I wish that we had been content and lived beyond the Jordan!
Yet the children of Manasseh couldn’t drive out the inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
Manasseh didn’t drive out the inhabitants of Beth Shean and its towns, nor Taanach and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and its towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and its towns; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
but the Amorites would dwell in Mount Heres, in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim. Yet the hand of the house of Joseph prevailed, so that they became subject to forced labor.
The Levite was content to dwell with the man; and the young man was to him as one of his sons.
So they sat down, ate, and drank, both of them together. Then the young lady’s father said to the man, “Please be pleased to stay all night, and let your heart be merry.”
For Yahweh will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased Yahweh to make you a people for himself.
David strapped his sword on his clothing, and he tried to move; for he had not tested it. David said to Saul, “I can’t go with these; for I have not tested them.” Then David took them off.
Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord Yahweh, have spoken it. Let the house of your servant be blessed forever with your blessing.”
Naaman said, “Be pleased to take two talents.” He urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and laid them on two of his servants; and they carried them before him.
One said, “Please be pleased to go with your servants.” He answered, “I will go.”
Now it has pleased you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Yahweh, have blessed, and it is blessed forever.”
even that it would please God to crush me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I will not lie to your face.
Ephraim is oppressed, he is crushed in judgment; Because he is intent in his pursuit of idols.