The meaning of “שְׁכוֹל”
Understanding shᵉkôwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
infinitive of שָׁכֹל loss of children, spoiling. - bereavement 1) bereavement, loss of children
שְׁכוֹל
infinitive of שָׁכֹל loss of children, spoiling. - bereavement 1) bereavement, loss of children
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 35:12 | “They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.” Word: שְׁכוֹל (shᵉkôwl) | |
| Isaiah 47:8 | “Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:” Word: שְׁכוֹל (shᵉkôwl) | |
| Isaiah 47:9 | “But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments.” Word: שְׁכוֹל (shᵉkôwl) |