Word Study
The meaning of “שָׁאוּל”
Understanding Shâʼûwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H7586
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׁאוּל
Phoneticshaw-ool'
TransliterationShâʼûwl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
passive participle of שָׁאַל; asked Saul, Shaul. - § Saul or Shaul = "desired" - Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites 1) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and the 1st king of Israel 2) an early king of Edom and a successor of Samlah 3) a son of Simeon 4) a Levite, son of Uzziah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
335 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
335x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
Book Distribution
Genesis3
Exodus1
Numbers1
1 Samuel241
2 Samuel57
1 Chronicles26
Psalms5
Isaiah1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שָׁאוּל' deepen your understanding of Genesis 36:38?