The meaning of “סָכַן”
Understanding çâkan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably a denominative from שַׂכִּין endanger, impoverish. - properly, to cut, i.e. damage - also to grow (causatively,...
סָכַן
probably a denominative from שַׂכִּין endanger, impoverish. - properly, to cut, i.e. damage - also to grow (causatively, make) poor 1) to incur danger 1a) (Niphal) to endanger oneself 2) to be poor 2a) (Pual) to be impoverished
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 10:9 | “Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.” Word: סָכַן (çâkan) | |
| Isaiah 40:20 | “He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved.” Word: סָכַן (çâkan) |
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