Strong's Lexicon Yehukal: Jehucal Original Word: יְהוּכַל Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָכַל (yakhal), meaning "to be able" or "to prevail." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yehukal in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Yehukal, or Jehucal, is a personal name meaning "Yahweh is able" or "Yahweh prevails." It is used in the context of a specific individual in the Hebrew Bible. Cultural and Historical Background: Yehukal was a court official during the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah, a period marked by political turmoil and the looming threat of Babylonian conquest. As a royal official, Yehukal would have been involved in the administration and decision-making processes of the kingdom. His role is particularly noted during the time of the prophet Jeremiah, when Judah faced significant challenges both internally and externally. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and yakol Definition "the LORD is able," a courtier of King Zedekiah NASB Translation Jehucal (1), Jucal (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְהוּכַל, יוּכַל proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ἰωαχαλ (Manuscripts have ζ, χ, ς, for λ) (probably contracted from יהויוכל, ׳י is able) a courtier of king Zedekiah, ׳יְהוּ Jeremiah 37:3 = ׳יוּ Jeremiah 38:1. יְהוּכַל proper name, masculine see below יהוה above יְהַלֶּלְאֵל see below II. הלל above יַהֲלֹם see below הלם above יהץ (√ of following; Arabic break, split; valide calcavit; terra depressa et rotunda). יוּכַל proper name, masculine see יְהוּכַל above. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehucal From yakol; potent; Jehukal, an Israelite -- Jehucal. Compare Yuwkal. see HEBREW yakol see HEBREW Yuwkal Forms and Transliterations יְהוּכַ֣ל יהוכל yə·hū·ḵal yehuChal yəhūḵalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 37:3 HEB: צִדְקִיָּ֜הוּ אֶת־ יְהוּכַ֣ל בֶּן־ שֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֗ה NAS: sent Jehucal the son KJV: sent Jehucal the son INT: King Zedekiah Jehucal the son of Shelemiah 1 Occurrence |