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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
Dictionary Aids

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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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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 BoxGen 3:6 - The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 48:14 - But Jacob crossed his arms as he reached out to lay his hands on the boys’ heads. He put his right hand on the head of Ephraim, though he was the younger boy, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, though he was the firstborn.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 29:9 - “Therefore, obey the terms of this covenant so that you will prosper in everything you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:29

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:29 - Oh, that they were wise and could understand this!
Oh, that they might know their fate!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:7 - Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:8 - Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:5 - Whatever Saul asked David to do, David did it successfully. So Saul made him a commander over the men of war, an appointment that was welcomed by the people and Saul’s officers alike.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:14 - David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the LORD was with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:15 - When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 18:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 18:30 - Every time the commanders of the Philistines attacked, David was more successful against them than all the rest of Saul’s officers. So David’s name became very famous.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 2:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:3 - Observe the requirements of the LORD your God, and follow all his ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:7 - So the LORD was with him, and Hezekiah was successful in everything he did. He revolted against the king of Assyria and refused to pay him tribute.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:19 - “Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon, “was given to me in writing from the hand of the LORD.[fn]”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:22 - Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites regarding the skill they displayed as they served the LORD. The celebration continued for seven days. Peace offerings were sacrificed, and the people gave thanks to the LORD, the God of their ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 8:13 - On October 9[fn] the family leaders of all the people, together with the priests and Levites, met with Ezra the scribe to go over the Law in greater detail.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:20 - You sent your good Spirit to instruct them, and you did not stop giving them manna from heaven or water for their thirst.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:2 - “Can a person do anything to help God?
Can even a wise person be helpful to him?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:27 - For they turned away from following him.
They have no respect for any of his ways.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:35 - ‘Job speaks out of ignorance;
his words lack insight.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:10 - Now then, you kings, act wisely!
Be warned, you rulers of the earth!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 14:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:2 - The LORD looks down from heaven
on the entire human race;
he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,
if anyone seeks God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:8 - The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:3 - Everything they say is crooked and deceitful.
They refuse to act wisely or do good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!
The LORD rescues them when they are in trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 47:7 - For God is the King over all the earth.
Praise him with a psalm.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 53:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:2 - God looks down from heaven
on the entire human race;
he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,
if anyone seeks God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:9 - Then everyone will be afraid;
they will proclaim the mighty acts of God
and realize all the amazing things he does.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:8 - Think again, you fools!
When will you finally catch on?

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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 help me?
I will lead a life of integrity
in my own home.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 106:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:7 - Our ancestors in Egypt
were not impressed by the LORD’s miraculous deeds.
They soon forgot his many acts of kindness to them.
Instead, they rebelled against him at the Red Sea.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:99

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:99 - Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,
for I am always thinking of your laws.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:3 - Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,
to help them do what is right, just, and fair.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:5 - A wise youth harvests in the summer,
but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:19 - Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:35 - A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:24 - The path of life leads upward for the wise;
they leave the grave[fn] behind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:20 - Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the LORD will be joyful.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:23 - From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:2 - A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:8 - A bribe is like a lucky charm;
whoever gives one will prosper!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:14 - Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth,
but only the LORD can give an understanding wife.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:11 - If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;
if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:12 - The Righteous One[fn] knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked;
he will bring disaster on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:16 - The person who strays from common sense
will end up in the company of the dead.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:20 - I am doing this so all who see this miracle
will understand what it means—
that it is the LORD who has done this,
the Holy One of Israel who created it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:18 - Such stupidity and ignorance!
Their eyes are closed, and they cannot see.
Their minds are shut, and they cannot think.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 52:13 - See, my servant will prosper;
he will be highly exalted.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:15 - And I will give you shepherds after my own heart,
who will guide you with knowledge and understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 9:24 - But those who wish to boast
should boast in this alone:
that they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD
who demonstrates unfailing love
and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth,
and that I delight in these things.
I, the LORD, have spoken!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 10:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:21 - The shepherds of my people have lost their senses.
They no longer seek wisdom from the LORD.
Therefore, they fail completely,
and their flocks are scattered.

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