יְרוּאֵל (ye.ru.el)
ye.ru.el
Jeruel
N:N--LQuick 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 proper noun ye.ru.el, rendered Jeruel in English Bibles, means "taught by God" or "founded of El." It appears only once in the Hebrew Scriptures, specifically in 2 Chronicles 20:16 during the narrative of King Jehoshaphat’s victory.
In this context, the text directs military forces to a position at the "ascent of Ziz," which is identified as being in the wilderness of Jeruel. Scholars generally agree that this location lies within the southern wilderness of Judah, likely near the area known as Ziz, though its exact geographical coordinates remain unidentified today.
The name itself carries theological weight rather than just geographic utility. By placing a battle site under a name meaning "God teaches," the chronicler emphasizes that the victory was achieved through divine instruction and guidance rather than human strategy alone. This single reference anchors the event in a specific, though lost, landscape while highlighting God’s role as the ultimate instructor in Israel’s history.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jeruel means "taught by God." It appears only once in the Bible, marking a specific place in the wilderness where King Jehoshaphat’s army waited for victory. This location was not chosen for its strategic advantage but because God directed them there. The name itself serves as a reminder that true guidance comes from above, not from human planning alone.
When you face uncertainty, remember that God can teach you the right path even in difficult places. You do not need to have all the answers before you move forward. Trusting His direction brings peace, even when the way ahead seems unclear or empty.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jeruel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְרוּאֵֽל\׃1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 20:16
Tomorrow, go down against them. Behold, they are coming up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the valley, before the wilderness of Jeruel.
This verse identifies the wilderness of Jeruel as the waiting place where God’s people were to stand and see His salvation.