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
H5530
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |