H2988 יָבָל yâbâl → Derivative
3 languagesDerivative of root יבל — canonical: H2986 יָבַל (12 family members).
A natural stream or watercourse, typically referring to a channel or flow of water in a landscape, such as a river, brook, or ravine with running water. This term indicates a specific kind of water flow, often a perennial or semi-perennial current shaped by terrain, and not a man-made or seasonal water feature. In poetic or metaphorical use, it can allude to vitality, abundance, or the life-giving aspect of water.
Etymology
From the Hebrew root יבל, which in its verbal form means 'to bring, lead, conduct,' especially in the sense of bringing or bearing along by a flowing motion. The noun יָבָל is derived from this root, metaphorically describing a channel or stream that 'leads' or 'carries' water across the land.