יְעוּאֵל (ye.u.el)
ye.u.el
Jeuel
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 Yeuel appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 9:6 as a member of the tribe of Judah. Listed among those who returned from exile, he is identified as the son of Zerah and described as a chief or leader within his community. This single mention places him within the historical narrative of Israel’s restoration, marking him as part of the genealogical records that preserved tribal identity after the Babylonian captivity.
Etymologically, Yeuel combines the element "Yeho" (God) with an uncertain second part, often interpreted as meaning "God sweeps away" or "God drives out." While the exact nuance remains debated among scholars, the name reflects a theological acknowledgment of divine action in human affairs. As a proper noun, it serves primarily to anchor an individual within the larger lineage of Judah, highlighting how ordinary names were woven into the sacred history of the people.
The brevity of his mention underscores the importance of genealogical precision in post-exilic Judaism. Leaders like Yeuel were not merely historical figures but vital links in the chain of covenantal continuity. His inclusion in Chronicles emphasizes that every family line, no matter how briefly recorded, contributed to the restoration of Israel’s communal and spiritual life.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Jeuel appears in a single verse, listed among the leaders who returned from exile to rebuild Judah. His name, likely meaning 'God drives out,' reminds us that God is active even in the quiet work of restoration. This brief record shows that ordinary people played vital roles in preserving their community's identity after years of displacement.
Genealogies often feel distant, but they anchor our faith in real history. Every name, including Jeuel’s, represents a life touched by God’s covenant. We are part of a larger story where families and leaders worked together to restore what had been lost. This continuity offers hope that our own efforts, however small, matter in God’s plan.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jeuel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְעוּאֵ֑ל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 9:6
Of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel and their brothers, six hundred ninety.
This verse identifies Jeuel as a chief among the sons of Zerah, highlighting his leadership role in the post-exilic community.