יוֹאֵ֔ל
𐤉𐤅𐤀𐤋
Yoel
Joel
Proper name of an Israelite male: Yoel, meaning 'YHWH is God.' Composed of the theophoric elements 'YHWH' and 'El,' this name is used for multiple individuals in the Hebrew Bible, most prominently a prophet. The name signifies an affirmation of YHWH's divinity, and its structure reflects common Israelite naming practices of combining divine names. The semantic range is restricted to use as a personal name, especially among Israelites associated with various tribes and periods.
1 Chronicles 6:21 · Word #4
Lexicon H3100
| Lemma | יוֹאֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤅𐤀𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Yoel |
| Strong's | H3100 |
| Definition | Proper name of an Israelite male: Yoel, meaning 'YHWH is God.' Composed of the theophoric elements 'YHWH' and 'El,' this name is used for multiple individuals in the Hebrew Bible, most prominently a prophet. The name signifies an affirmation of YHWH's divinity, and its structure reflects common Israelite naming practices of combining divine names. The semantic range is restricted to use as a personal name, especially among Israelites associated with various tribes and periods. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Joel |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3100-02
Yoel (YHWH is God)
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | The name combines the theophoric elements יהו (YHWH) and אל (God), forming a declarative affirmation that YHWH is God. As a masculine proper name, it is rendered as a personal name while preserving its embedded theological meaning. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yoel
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: and Yoel |
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