The meaning of “שָׂכַל”
Understanding sâkal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) ...
שָׂכַל
consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly. - to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent 1) to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper 1a) (Qal) to be prudent, be circumspect 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to look at or upon, have insight 1b2) to give attention to, consider, ponder, be prudent 1b3) to have insight, have comprehension 1b3a) insight, comprehension (subst) 1b4) to cause to consider, give insight, teach 1b4a) the teachers, the wise 1b5) to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely 1b6) to prosper, have success 1b7) to cause to prosper 2) (Piel) to lay crosswise, cross (hands)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 48:14 | “And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.” Word: שָׂכַל (sâkal) | |
| 1 Samuel 18:15 | “Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.” Word: שָׂכַל (sâkal) | |
| 1 Chronicles 28:19 | “All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.” Word: שָׂכַל (sâkal) | |
| Job 34:27 | “Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:” Word: שָׂכַל (sâkal) | |
| Isaiah 44:18 | “They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.” Word: שָׂכַל (sâkal) |
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