Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of סָכָל

Understanding çâkâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

fool(-ish), sottish. - silly 1) fool

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סָכָל

Phoneticsaw-kawl'
Transliterationçâkâl
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fool(-ish), sottish. - silly 1) fool

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Ecclesiastes 10:3

Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.

Word: סָכָל (çâkâl)
Jeremiah 5:21

Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:

Word: סָכָל (çâkâl)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Ecclesiastes
Book Distribution

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