יוּכַל (yu.khal)
yu.khal
Jucal
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Yûkhal, often rendered Jucal or Jehucal in English translations, means "Jehovah is able." It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible as a proper noun, identifying a courtier during the final days of Judah’s monarchy. He is recorded as the son of Shelemiah and a servant to King Zedekiah.
Scripture notes this figure in Jeremiah 37:3 and 38:1, where he is sent by the king to seek the prophet’s prayers and counsel during the Babylonian siege. The text identifies him as the same individual known elsewhere as Jehucal (H3081), highlighting a variation in the divine name within his title. His brief mention underscores the desperate political and spiritual climate of Jerusalem’s fall, where even royal officials turned to prophetic guidance when human power proved insufficient.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Yûkhal carries the hopeful meaning "Jehovah is able." In the Hebrew Bible, this figure appears only once as a courtier serving King Zedekiah during the final siege of Jerusalem. His brief mention highlights a moment when human power failed and royal officials sought prophetic guidance.
When life feels overwhelming, remember that God remains capable of acting even in desperate situations. This name reminds us that divine strength is available regardless of our circumstances. We can trust in His ability to sustain us through difficult seasons.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jucal1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יוּכַל֙1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 38:1
Shephatiah the son of Mattan, Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malchijah heard the words that Jeremiah spoke to all the people, saying,
This verse identifies Yûkhal among those who heard Jeremiah’s warnings, showing he was present during the critical final days of Judah.