יָכֹ֣ל
𐤉𐤊𐤋
yâkôl
prevail
To be able, to have capacity, power, or ability to do or accomplish something. The word is used both in reference to physical capability and mental, legal, or moral ability, including the notion of being able to endure, withstand, or prevail in various situations. It may refer to overcoming opposition or obstacles, prevailing in a contest or struggle, or possessing the strength necessary for a task.
1 Samuel 26:25 · Word #13
Lexicon H3201
| Lemma | יָכֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤊𐤋 |
| Transliteration | yâkôl |
| Strong's | H3201 |
| Definition | To be able, to have capacity, power, or ability to do or accomplish something. The word is used both in reference to physical capability and mental, legal, or moral ability, including the notion of being able to endure, withstand, or prevail in various situations. It may refer to overcoming opposition or obstacles, prevailing in a contest or struggle, or possessing the strength necessary for a task. |
Morphology HVqa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | a — Infinitive Absolute — Emphasizes the verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | prevail |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3201-16
he was able
| Morphological Notes | Qal perfect, 3rd person masculine singular verb. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd masculine singular form expresses a completed state of possessing ability or capacity. "He was able" preserves both the root sense of capacity/prevailing and the masculine singular morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he was able
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 gives the correct completed aspect, reflecting the Hebrew verb form here about ability. |