יְכֹ֣לֶת
𐤉𐤊𐤋𐤕
yâkôl
ability
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.
Numbers 14:16 · Word #2
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 HVqc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | c — Infinitive Construct — The verbal noun ("to ...") |
Common Translation
| Phrase | ability |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3201-20
to be able
| Morphological Notes | Qal infinitive construct of יכל (verbal noun form expressing the action/state of being able). |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal infinitive construct expresses the verbal idea in its basic stem, denoting the state or act of possessing ability or capacity. "To be able" preserves the root sense of having power or capability without adding contextual nuance. |
View full lexicon entry for H3201 →
SILEX v2