3191. yetab
Berean Strong's Lexicon
yetab: To be good, to do well, to make well, to be pleasing

Original Word: יָטַב
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yetab
Pronunciation: yah-tab'
Phonetic Spelling: (yet-ab')
Definition: To be good, to do well, to make well, to be pleasing
Meaning: to be, make well

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2095 (eu): Often translated as "well" or "good," reflecting a similar concept of goodness or wellness.

- G2573 (kalos): Meaning "good" or "noble," used in contexts of moral goodness or pleasing actions.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "yetab" primarily conveys the idea of goodness, wellness, or pleasing actions. It is often used to describe actions or conditions that are favorable, beneficial, or morally good. The verb can be used in various contexts, including physical well-being, moral goodness, or actions that are pleasing to God or others.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of goodness was deeply intertwined with one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. The idea of doing well or being good was not only a personal or moral pursuit but also a communal and covenantal responsibility. The Israelites were called to live in a way that was pleasing to God, reflecting His character and commands in their daily lives.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to yatab
Definition
to be good or pleasing
NASB Translation
good (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[יְטַב] verb be (good,) pleasing (ᵑ7; Egyptian Aramaic Haf. הוטב S-CB11+; see Biblical Hebrew יטב); —

Pe`al Imperfect יֵיטַב (K§ 43, 2) Ezra 7:18 (עַל person, + infinitive).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
seem good

(Aramaic) corresponding to yatab -- seem good.

see HEBREW yatab

Forms and Transliterations
יִיטַ֗ב ייטב yî·ṭaḇ yîṭaḇ yiTav
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 7:18
HEB: (אֶחָ֜ךְ ק) יִיטַ֗ב בִּשְׁאָ֛ר כַּסְפָּ֥א
NAS: seems good to you and to your brothers
KJV: And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to
INT: and to brother good the rest of the silver

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Strong's Hebrew 3191
1 Occurrence


yî·ṭaḇ — 1 Occ.
















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