Strong's Lexicon ubal: River, stream Original Word: אוּבָל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb יָבַל (yabal), meaning "to bring" or "to carry along." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ποταμός (potamos), Strong's Greek #4215, meaning "river" or "stream." Usage: The Hebrew word "ubal" refers to a river or stream, often used metaphorically to describe abundance, fertility, and the sustaining power of water. In the biblical context, rivers are frequently associated with life, prosperity, and divine blessing, as they provide essential resources for agriculture and sustenance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, rivers were vital for survival and prosperity. They were central to agriculture, trade, and transportation. The presence of a river could transform arid land into fertile ground, making it a powerful symbol of life and blessing. In biblical literature, rivers often symbolize God's provision and the flourishing of His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yabal Definition a stream, river NASB Translation Canal (1), canal (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אוּבַל noun [masculine] stream, river (= יוּבַל) — only אוּבַל אוּלָ֑י Daniel 8:2 the river Ulai. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance river Or (shortened) ubal {oo-bawl'}; from yabal (in the sense of yabal); a stream -- river. see HEBREW yabal see HEBREW yabal Forms and Transliterations אוּבַ֥ל אובל הָאֻבָ֑ל הָאֻבָ֖ל האבל ’ū·ḇal ’ūḇal hā’uḇāl hā·’u·ḇāl hauVal uValLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 8:2 HEB: הָיִ֖יתִי עַל־ אוּבַ֥ל אוּלָֽי׃ NAS: was beside the Ulai Canal. KJV: in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai. INT: become was beside Canal the Ulai Daniel 8:3 Daniel 8:6 3 Occurrences |
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