Lexical Definition
אוּאֵל ʼÛwʼêl (oo-ale') Uel N:N-M-P
from אוֹ and אֵל; wish of God
Uel.
- § Uel = "wish or will of God"
- Uel, and Israelite
1) a Judean who had taken a foreign woman during the exile
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְאוּאֵֽל | and Uel | Ezra.10.34 |
| Ουήλ | Uel | LXX.Ezra.10.34 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אוּאֵל proper name, masculine a Judean (will of God, compare II. אוה; or contracted from אֲבוּאֵל compare אִיעֶזֶר ?) Ezra 10:34.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 10:34 |
Profile
Male • Returned divorcee • Israelite who agreed to put away his foreign wife
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Uel was one of the Israelites who agreed to put away his foreign wife during the time of Ezra's reforms.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34;
- only referred to as Uel אוּאֵל.
Uel is mentioned briefly in Ezra 10:34 as one of the Israelites who had married foreign women during the Babylonian exile. During the time of Ezra's reforms, when the Israelites were called to repent and return to obedience to God's law, Uel was among those who agreed to put away their foreign wives. This action was part of a larger effort to restore the spiritual purity of the Jewish community and prevent the influence of pagan practices. No other details are provided about Uel's background or his specific family situation. His inclusion in this list highlights the widespread nature of the issue of intermarriage and the collective response of the people to Ezra's call for repentance.
All entries for Uel: אוּאֵל