Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שַׁחַל”
Understanding shachal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(fierce) lion. - a lion (from his characteristic roar) 1) lion 1a) of Jehovah, wicked men (fig)
H7826
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שַׁחַל
Phoneticshakh'-al
Transliterationshachal
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(fierce) lion. - a lion (from his characteristic roar) 1) lion 1a) of Jehovah, wicked men (fig)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 10:16 | “For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.” Word: שַׁחַל (shachal) | |
| Psalms 91:13 | “Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.” Word: שַׁחַל (shachal) | |
| Proverbs 26:13 | “The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.” Word: שַׁחַל (shachal) | |
| Hosea 13:7 | “Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them:” Word: שַׁחַל (shachal) |
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