Jael — the meaning of the Hebrew name יָעֵל

יָעֵל

Yâʻêl · pronounced yaw-ale' · Strong's H3278 · a woman

Jael means Jael, a Canaanite.

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Strong's definition

the same as H3277; Jael, a Canaanite.

First appearance

Judg 4:17 Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. (KJV)

Every verse that names Jael

6 occurrences in 6 verses — Judges

Judg 4:17Judg 4:18Judg 4:21Judg 4:22Judg 5:6Judg 5:24

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