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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 desirable to make one wise, H7919 she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 48:14

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 48:14 - But Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head, [fn]crossing H7919 his hands, [fn]although Manasseh was the firstborn.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 29:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 29:9 - “So keep the words of this covenant to do them, that you may prosper H7919 in all that you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:29

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:29 - “Would that they were wise, that they understood H7919 this,
That they would discern their [fn]future!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:7 - “Only be strong and very courageous; [fn]be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may [fn]have H7919 success H7919 wherever you go.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:8 - “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may [fn]be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will [fn]have H7919 success. H7919

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:5 - So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and [fn]prospered; H7919 and Saul set him over the men of war. And it was pleasing in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:14 - David was [fn]prospering H7919 in all his ways for the LORD was with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:15 - When Saul saw that he was [fn]prospering H7919 greatly, he dreaded him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:30 - Then the commanders of the Philistines went out to battle, and it happened as often as they went out, that David behaved H7919 himself more wisely H7919 than all the servants of Saul. So his name was highly esteemed.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:3 - “Keep the charge of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the Law of Moses, that you may succeed H7919 in all that you do and wherever you turn,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 18:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:7 - And the LORD was with him; wherever he went he prospered. H7919 And he rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:19 - “All this,” said David, “the LORD made me understand H7919 in writing by His hand upon me, all the [fn]details of this pattern.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 30:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:22 - Then Hezekiah spoke [fn]encouragingly to all the Levites who showed H7919 good insight in the things of the LORD. So they ate for the appointed seven days, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD God of their fathers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 8:13 - Then on the second day the heads of fathers’ households of all the people, the priests and the Levites were gathered to Ezra the scribe that they might gain H7919 insight H7919 into the words of the law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:20

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:20 - “You gave Your good Spirit to instruct H7919 them,
Your manna You did not withhold from their mouth,
And You gave them water for their thirst.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:2 - “Can a vigorous man be of use to God,
Or a wise H7919 man be useful 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 had H7919 no regard H7919 for any of His ways;

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:35 - ‘Job speaks without knowledge,
And his words are without wisdom. H7919

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:10 - Now therefore, O kings, show H7919 discernment; H7919
Take warning, O [fn]judges of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 14:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:2 - The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men
To see if there are any who [fn]understand, H7919
Who seek after God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:8 - I will instruct H7919 you and teach you in the way which you should go;
I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:3 - The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit;
He has ceased to [fn]be wise H7919 and to do good.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 41:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:1 - For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
How blessed is he who considers H7919 the [fn]helpless;
The LORD will deliver him in a day of [fn]trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 47:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:7 - For God is the King of all the earth;
Sing praises with a [fn]skillful psalm.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 53:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:2 - God has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men
To see if there is anyone who [fn]understands, H7919
Who seeks after God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:9 - Then all men [fn]will fear,
And they [fn]will declare the work of God,
And [fn]will consider H7919 [fn]what He has done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:8 - Pay heed, you senseless among the people;
And when will you understand, H7919 stupid ones?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 101:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 101:2 - I will [fn]give H7919 heed H7919 to the [fn]blameless way.
When will You come to me?
I will walk within my house in the [fn]integrity of my heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:7 - Our fathers in Egypt did not understand H7919 Your [fn]wonders;
They did not remember [fn]Your abundant kindnesses,
But rebelled by the sea, at the [fn]Red Sea.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:99

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:99 - I have more insight H7919 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 H7919 behavior, H7919
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 son who acts H7919 wisely, H7919
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:19 - When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise. H7919

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:35 - The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts H7919 wisely, H7919
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:24 - The path of life leads upward for the wise H7919
That he may keep away from [fn]Sheol below.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:20 - He who gives H7919 attention H7919 to the word will find good,
And blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:23 - The heart of the wise instructs H7919 his mouth
And adds [fn]persuasiveness to his lips.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:2 - A servant who acts H7919 wisely H7919 will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:8 - A bribe is a [fn]charm in the sight of its owner;
Wherever he turns, he prospers. H7919

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:14 - House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent H7919 wife is from the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - When the scoffer is punished, the [fn]naive becomes wise; H7919
But when the wise is instructed, H7919 he receives knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:12 - The righteous one considers H7919 the house of the wicked,
Turning the wicked to ruin.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:16 - A man who wanders from the way of understanding H7919
Will rest in the assembly of the [fn]dead.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:20

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:20 - That they may see and recognize,
And consider and gain H7919 insight H7919 as well,
That the hand of the LORD has done this,
And the Holy One of Israel has created it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:18 - They do not know, nor do they understand, for He has smeared over their eyes so that they cannot see and their hearts so that they cannot comprehend. H7919

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 52:13

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 52:13 - Behold, My servant will prosper, H7919
He will be high and lifted up and [fn]greatly exalted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 3:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:15 - “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding. H7919

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 9:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 9:24 - but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands H7919 and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 10:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:21 - For the shepherds have become stupid
And have not sought the LORD;
Therefore they have not prospered, H7919
And all their flock is scattered.

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