Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “שׁוּעָל”

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

Definition

or שֻׁעָל shuʻâl (shoo-awl'); from the same as שֹׁעַל fox. - a jackal (as a burrower) 1) fox, a burrower 1a) fox 1b) per...

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H7776

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

שׁוּעָל

Phoneticshoo-awl'

Transliterationshûwʻâl

Grammar Code

H:N-M

Hebrew Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or שֻׁעָל shuʻâl (shoo-awl'); from the same as שֹׁעַל fox. - a jackal (as a burrower) 1) fox, a burrower 1a) fox 1b) perhaps also jackal

Scripture References

6 total references

Reference	Text
Judges 15:4	“And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took firebrands, and turned tail to tail, and put a firebrand in the midst between two tails.” Word: שׁוּעָל (shûwʻâl)
Nehemiah 4:3	“Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.” Word: שׁוּעָל (shûwʻâl)
Psalms 63:10	“They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.” Word: שׁוּעָל (shûwʻâl)
Song of Solomon 2:15	“Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” Word: שׁוּעָל (shûwʻâl)
Lamentations 5:18	“Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.” Word: שׁוּעָל (shûwʻâl)