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The meaning of שֹׁעַל

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

Definition

handful, hollow of the hand. - the palm - by extension, a handful 1) hollow hand, hollow of hand, handful 1a) hollow han...

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שֹׁעַל

Phoneticsho'-al
Transliterationshôʻal
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Kings
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