אוּאֵל (u.el)
u.el
Uel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Uel appears in Scripture only once, recorded in Ezra 10:34 among those who returned from Babylonian exile and confessed to marrying foreign women. The Hebrew form is a compound meaning "will of God" or "wish of God," combining the element for desire with El, a common divine title.
As a personal name, it reflects the theological hope of the post-exilic community, whose identity was being redefined by their relationship with Yahweh. Its single occurrence highlights the specific genealogical records kept to ensure religious fidelity during the restoration period, marking Uel as one of many individuals whose choices impacted the community's spiritual integrity.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Uel appears in just one place in Scripture, listed among those who returned from exile and took steps to align their families with God’s laws. It means “will of God,” a reminder that our lives are part of a larger divine plan.
When we read these genealogies, it is easy to feel disconnected from the people named there. Yet each name represents a real person making choices about faith and community. Uel’s inclusion shows that ordinary individuals contributed to the spiritual health of their generation.
This word invites us to consider how our own names and actions reflect God’s will. In a world where identity can feel fragmented, remembering that we are known by God brings comfort. His plan includes every detail of our lives, even the quiet moments of obedience.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Uel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/אוּאֵֽל\׃\ \ס1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 10:34
Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel,
This verse lists Uel among those who confessed to intermarriage, showing how individual names were recorded in the community's effort to restore religious fidelity after exile.