How often does the name Ucal appear in the Bible?

It appears in 1 verse across 1 book.

How popular is the name Ucal today?

In United States birth records Ucal is below the reporting threshold. Counts under five are not published, so a name given to four children is indistinguishable from one given to none.

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Ucal

power, prevalency

אֻכָל u.khal

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Ucal (Hebrew: אֻכָל, u.khal) means “power, prevalency”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Proverbs 30:1. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Agur in Proverbs 30.

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The bearer in scripture

One person in scripture bears this name.

Ucal

Divided Kingdom · 1 verse

son of Jakeh

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At a glance

Verses: 1 across 1 book
Bearers: 1 one person only
Testament: Old
Era: Divided Kingdom
Hapax: Yes occurs exactly once

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Using it today

In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.

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In scripture

Fact	Detail
First appears	Proverbs 30:1
Cross-references	3 linked passages

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Names connected to this one

Agur attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Jakeh.
Ithiel co-occurrence Appears with Ithiel in Proverbs 30.
Jakeh co-occurrence Appears with Jakeh in Proverbs 30.
Agur co-occurrence Appears with Agur in Proverbs 30.

Origin & meaning

Strong's number H0401

Hebrew אֻכָל

Transliteration u.khal

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Pro.30.1; also translated "worn out" or "prevail";
§ Ucal = "devoured"
student or disciple of Agur

Ucal is mentioned in Proverbs 30:1 as one of the recipients of the wise sayings of Agur son of Jakeh.

The biblical story

Ucal is mentioned in Pro.30.1 as one of the recipients, along with Ithiel, of the wise sayings of Agur son of Jakeh. The name Ucal is of uncertain meaning, with some scholars suggesting it could be translated as "I am weary" or "I am consumed." Others propose that Ucal and Ithiel are not proper names but rather phrases expressing Agur's humility and the intended audience of his teachings. The sayings of Agur, found in Proverbs 30, cover various topics, including the wisdom of trusting in God, the danger of pride, and the importance of integrity. Beyond this mention, no other information is provided about Ucal in the Bible.

Key verses

Ucal appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal,
Proverbs 30:1

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Proverbs (1)

Proverbs 30:1