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Lexicon :: Strong's H7919 - śāḵal

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שָׂכַל
Transliteration
śāḵal
Pronunciation
saw-kal'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 2263,2264

Strong’s Definitions

שָׂכַל sâkal, saw-kal'; a primitive root; to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent:—consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 63x

The KJV translates Strong's H7919 in the following manner: understand (12x), wise (12x), prosper (8x), wisely (6x), understanding (5x), consider (4x), instruct (3x), prudent (2x), skill (2x), teach (2x), miscellaneous (7x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 63x
The KJV translates Strong's H7919 in the following manner: understand (12x), wise (12x), prosper (8x), wisely (6x), understanding (5x), consider (4x), instruct (3x), prudent (2x), skill (2x), teach (2x), miscellaneous (7x).

  1. to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper

    1. (Qal) to be prudent, be circumspect

    2. (Hiphil)

      1. to look at or upon, have insight

      2. to give attention to, consider, ponder, be prudent

      3. to have insight, have comprehension

        1. insight, comprehension (subst)

      4. to cause to consider, give insight, teach

        1. the teachers, the wise

      5. to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely

      6. to prosper, have success

      7. to cause to prosper

  2. (Piel) to lay crosswise, cross (hands)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שָׂכַל sâkal, saw-kal'; a primitive root; to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent:—consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly.
STRONGS H7919: Abbreviations
† I. שָׂכַל verb be prudent (Gerber47 denominative from שֶׂכֶל, but verb early; Late Hebrew סָכַל, Hithp. shew oneself attentive (to), look; Aramaic סְכַל (rare) understand, Ithpa. look (at), consider, Aph. instruct; שְׂכַל only Aph. (for Hebrew הִשְׂכִּיל), understand, make wise; Lfks Pa. teach, Ethpa. understand, etc.; Samaritan LKO Ithpa. look (for Hebrew הִבִּיט); Assyrian šiklu, clever, šklûtu, cleverness, MeissnSuppl.93); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine singular שׂ׳ 1 Samuel 18:30 be prudent, circumspect (SS HPS); Kit Buhl Gerber and others prosper.
Hiph. Perfect 3rd person masculine singular הִשְׂכִּיל Jeremiah 23:5; 1 Chronicles 28:19; 1st person singular הִשְׂכַּלְתִּי Psalm 119:99; 3rd person masculine plural הִשְׂכִּילוּ Job 34:27 +; Imperfect יַשְׂכִּיל 1 Samuel 18:5 +; 2rd person masculine singular jussive תַּשְׂכַּל Daniel 9:25, etc.; Imperative masculine plural הַשְׂכִּילוּ Psalm 2:10; Infinitive absolute הַשְׂכֵּל Jeremiah 9:23 +; הַשְׂכֵּיל (Ges § 53 k) Jeremiah 3:15; Job 34:35; construct הַשְׂכִּיל Genesis 3:6 +, etc.; Participle מַשְׂכִּיל 1 Samuel 18:14 +, feminine מַשְׂכָּ֑לֶת Proverbs 19:14; plural מַשְׂכִּילִים Daniel 11:35 +, etc.; meanings hard to classify: scholars differ greatly; —
1. look at: נְחְמָד הָעֵץ לְהַשְׂכִּיל Genesis 3:6 (J) was desirable to look upon (so Greek Version of the LXX Ges De; AV, RV to make one wise; Ew Di Buhl SS Dr and others below 3).
2. give attention to, consider, ponder: Isaiah 41:20; Isaiah 44:18; Deuteronomy 32:29; Psalm 64:10; Psalm 106:7; Job 34:27; with לְ Proverbs 21:12; with אֶל Psalm 41:2; Nehemiah 8:13; with עַל Proverbs 16:20; with ב Psalm 101:2; Daniel 9:13.
3. have insight, comprehension: Jeremiah 9:23 (|| יָדַע י׳), Psalm 94:8 (|| בִּין), Psalm 119:99, Daniel 1:4; Daniel 9:25 (|| יָדַע); הַשְׂכֵּ(י)ל assubstantive = insight, understanding: as י׳'s gift to ruler and teacher, || דֵּעָה Jeremiah 3:15; || דַּ֫עַת Job 34:35; || מַדָּע Daniel 1:17; מוּסַר הַשׂ׳ Proverbs 1:3; דֶּרֶךְ הַשׂ׳ Proverbs 21:16.
4. cause to consider, give insight, teach: י׳ subject, accusative of thing, 1 Chronicles 28:19, accusative of person Psalm 32:8; Nehemiah 9:20; Gabriel subject, 2accusative Daniel 9:22; לֵב חָכָם subject, accusative of thing Proverbs 16:23; with לְ, Proverbs 21:11; הַמַּשְׂכִּילִים שֵׂכֶל טוֺב לי׳ 2 Chronicles 30:22 (but Be Ke Benz etc. who shewed good skill, that is, in music, 2 Chronicles 30:21b); (הַ)מַוְכִּילִים Daniel 11:33, 35; Daniel 12:3, 10 the teachers (so Ew Hi Bev; Thes Ke Behrm and others the wise).
5. act circumspectly, prudently: absolute Amos 5:13; Psalm 2:10; Psalm 36:4; מַשְׂכִּיל as substantive Psalm 14:2 = Psalm 53:3, Proverbs 10:5, 19; Proverbs 14:35; Proverbs 15:24; Proverbs 17:2; Job 22:2; אִשָּׁה מַשְׂכָּ֑לֶת Proverbs 19:14. — Jeremiah 50:9 has גִּבּוֺר מַשְׁכִּיל according to Masora (van d. H. Baer Gi), compare Vulgate, i.e. a child-slaying warrior; but שׁ׳. Hiph. elsewhere only Hosea 9:14, of miscarriage; Greek Version of the LXX Syriac Version Ew and most modern (Gf Gie Rothst) read מַשְׂכִּיל, either skilful or fortunate.
6. prosper, have success (compare Dr 1 Samuel 18:5): absolute 1 Samuel 18:15; Isaiah 52:13; Jeremiah 10:21; Jeremiah 20:11; Jeremiah 23:5; Joshua 1:8 (D); with ב, Joshua 1:7 (D) 1 Samuel 18:5, 14 (read בְּכָלֿ for לְכָלֿ Vrss Th HPS and others), compare 2 Kings 18:7; with אֶל, Proverbs 17:8.
7. cause to prosper: Deuteronomy 29:8; 1 Kings 2:3(D).

See related Aramaic BDB entry H7920.

† II. [שָׂכַל] verb
Pi. lay crosswise (so, and not √ I. שׂ׳, Greek Version of the LXX Syriac Version Vulgate TargumJon and modern, compare Arabic bdb096808 bind legs of beast, plait locks of hair); — Perfect 3rd person masculine singular שִׂכֵּל אֶתיָֿדָיו Genesis 48:14 (J); Thes Dr, however, prudentes fecit, from √ I. שׂ׳.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

3:6; 3:6; 48:14

Deuteronomy

29:8; 32:29

Joshua

1:7; 1:8

1 Samuel

18:5; 18:5; 18:5; 18:14; 18:14; 18:15; 18:30

1 Kings

2:3

2 Kings

18:7

1 Chronicles

28:19; 28:19

2 Chronicles

30:21; 30:22

Nehemiah

8:13; 9:20

Job

22:2; 34:27; 34:27; 34:35; 34:35

Psalms

2:10; 2:10; 14:2; 32:8; 36:4; 41:2; 53:3; 64:10; 94:8; 101:2; 106:7; 119:99; 119:99

Proverbs

1:3; 10:5; 10:19; 14:35; 15:24; 16:20; 16:23; 17:2; 17:8; 19:14; 19:14; 21:11; 21:12; 21:16

Isaiah

41:20; 44:18; 52:13

Jeremiah

3:15; 3:15; 9:23; 9:23; 10:21; 20:11; 23:5; 23:5; 50:9

Daniel

1:4; 1:17; 9:13; 9:22; 9:25; 9:25; 11:33; 11:35; 11:35; 12:3; 12:10

Hosea

9:14

Amos

5:13

H7919

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Strong's Number H7919 matches the Hebrew שָׂכַל (śāḵal),
which occurs 63 times in 63 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 3:6–Jer 10:21)

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 3:6

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 3:6 - When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit of it, and ate; and she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 48:14

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 48:14 - Yisra'el stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Efrayim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Menashsheh's head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Menashsheh was the firstborn.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 29:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 29:9 - Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that you may prosper in all that you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:29

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:29 - Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:7 - Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moshe my servant commanded you: don't turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:8 - This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate thereon day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:5 - David went out wherever Sha'ul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Sha'ul set him over the men of war, and it was good in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Sha'ul's servants.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:14 - David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:15 - When Sha'ul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:30 - Then the princes of the Pelishtim went forth: and it happened, as often as they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Sha'ul; so that his name was much set by.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:3 - and keep the charge of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his mitzvot, and his ordinances, and his testimonies, according to that which is written in the law of Moshe, that you may prosper in all that you do, and wherever you turn yourself.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:7 - The LORD was with him; wherever he went forth he prospered: and he rebelled against the king of Ashshur, and didn't serve him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:19 - All this, said David, have I been made to understand in writing from the hand of the LORD, even all the works of this pattern.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 30:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:22 - Hizkiyahu spoke comfortably to all the Levites who had good understanding in the service of the LORD. So they ate throughout the feast for the seven days, offering sacrifices of peace-offerings, and making confession to the LORD, the God of their fathers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 8:13 - On the second day were gathered together the heads of fathers' houses of all the people, the Kohanim, and the Levites, to Ezra the Sofer, even to give attention to the words of the law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:20

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:20 - You gave also your good Spirit to instruct them, and didn't withhold your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:2 - "Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:27 - Because they turned aside from following him, And wouldn't have regard in any of his ways:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:35 - 'Iyov speaks without knowledge, His words are without wisdom.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:10 - Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the eretz.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:2 - The LORD looked down from heaven on the children of men, To see if there were any who did understand, Who did seek after God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:8 - I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:3 - The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and to do good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:1 - For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. Blessed is he who considers the poor: The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:7 - For God is the King of all the eretz. Sing praises with understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 53:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:2 - God looks down from heaven on the children of men, To see if there are any who understood, Who seek after God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:9 - All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, And shall wisely ponder what he has done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:8 - Consider, you senseless among the people; You fools, when will you be wise?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 101:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:2 - I will be careful to live a blameless life. When will you come to me? I will walk within my house with a blameless heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:7 - Our fathers didn't understand your wonders in Mitzrayim. They didn't remember the multitude of your lovingkindnesses, But were rebellious at the sea, even at the Sea of Suf.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:99

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:99 - I have more understanding than all my teachers, For your testimonies are my meditation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:3 - To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness, justice, and equity;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:5 - He who gathers in summer is a wise son, But he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:19 - In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:35 - The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:24 - The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to She'ol.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:20 - He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:23 - The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:2 - A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, And shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:8 - A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:14 - House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom; When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:12 - The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, And brings the wicked to ruin.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:16 - The man who wanders out of the way of understanding Shall rest in the assembly of the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:20 - that they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD has done this, and the Holy One of Yisra'el has created it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:18 - They don't know, neither do they consider: for he has shut their eyes, that they can't see; and their hearts, that they can't understand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 52:13 - Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:15 - and I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 9:24 - but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the eretz: for in these things I delight, says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:21 - For the shepherds are become brutish, and have not inquired of the LORD: therefore they have not prospered, and all their flocks are scattered.

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