The Hebrew verb ya'al (H2974) means to be willing, to consent, or to be pleased to do something. It often introduces an act of gracious condescension — a greater party willingly acting on behalf of a lesser.
Ya'al captures the voluntary nature of divine grace. When God 'is pleased' (ya'al) to bless or help, it underscores that no obligation compels Him — it is pure, free grace. The word stands against any theology of merit or coercion and points to grace as the foundation of all divine action. 'God so loved the world that he gave' — not because He had to, but because He was willing.