7920. sekal
Strong's Lexicon
sekal: Insight, understanding, prudence, wisdom

Original Word: שְׂכַל
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: skal
Pronunciation: say-kahl
Phonetic Spelling: (sek-al')
Definition: Insight, understanding, prudence, wisdom
Meaning: to be, circumspect, intelligent

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂכַל (sakal), which means to be prudent, to act wisely, or to prosper.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4907 (συνίημι, syniēmi): To understand, to comprehend

- G5428 (φρόνησις, phronēsis): Understanding, intelligence, insight

Usage: The Hebrew word "sekal" refers to the capacity for understanding and insight, often associated with wisdom and prudence. It implies a depth of comprehension that goes beyond mere knowledge, encompassing the ability to apply understanding in practical and effective ways. In the biblical context, "sekal" is often linked with moral and spiritual discernment, guiding individuals to live in accordance with God's will.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom and understanding were highly valued traits, often seen as gifts from God. The concept of "sekal" was integral to the Hebrew wisdom tradition, which emphasized living a life that reflects God's order and righteousness. Wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, frequently highlights the importance of seeking and applying "sekal" in daily life.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to sakal
Definition
to consider, contemplate
NASB Translation
contemplating (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[שְׂכַל] verb Hithpe`el consider, contemplate (see Biblical Hebrew I. שׂכל); — Participle מִשְׂתַּכַּל Daniel 7:8 (ב of thing).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
consider

(Aramaic) corresponding to sakal -- consider.

see HEBREW sakal

Forms and Transliterations
מִשְׂתַּכַּ֨ל משתכל miś·tak·kal mistakKal miśtakkal
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 7:8
HEB: מִשְׂתַּכַּ֨ל הֲוֵ֜ית בְּקַרְנַיָּ֗א
NAS: While I was contemplating the horns,
INT: was contemplating become the horns

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7920
1 Occurrence


miś·tak·kal — 1 Occ.















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