יָכְל֥וּ
𐤉𐤊𐤋𐤅
yâkôl
have prevailed
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.
Obadiah 1:7 · Word #8
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 HVqp3cp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | have prevailed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3201-15
they were able
| Morphological Notes | Qal perfect, 3rd person common plural verb from יכל, expressing completed or established ability. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd person common plural expresses a completed state of possessing ability or capacity. "They were able" directly reflects the root idea of having power or prevailing capacity, preserving the plural morphology. |
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