The meaning of “שֹׁעַל”
Understanding shôʻal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
handful, hollow of the hand. - the palm - by extension, a handful 1) hollow hand, hollow of hand, handful 1a) hollow han...
שֹׁעַל
handful, hollow of the hand. - the palm - by extension, a handful 1) hollow hand, hollow of hand, handful 1a) hollow hand, hollow of hand 1b) handful
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 20:10 | “And Ben–hadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.” Word: שֹׁעַל (shôʻal) | |
| Isaiah 40:12 | “Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?” Word: שֹׁעַל (shôʻal) | |
| Ezekiel 13:19 | “And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?” Word: שֹׁעַל (shôʻal) |
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