Strong's Lexicon sekel: Insight, understanding, prudence, wisdom Original Word: שֶׂכֶל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂכַל (sakal), which means "to be prudent, to act wisely, to prosper." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5428 (phronesis): Refers to understanding, prudence, or wisdom. - G4907 (sunesis): Denotes intelligence, understanding, or insight. Usage: The Hebrew word "sekel" refers to the capacity for understanding and insight, often associated with wisdom and prudence. It implies a deep, discerning comprehension that guides one's actions and decisions. In the biblical context, "sekel" is often linked with moral and spiritual insight, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's understanding 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 Hebrew concept of wisdom (חָכְמָה, chokmah) was not merely intellectual but practical, encompassing the ability to live righteously and make sound decisions. "Sekel" fits within this broader framework, highlighting the importance of discernment and insight in navigating life's complexities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sakal Definition prudence, insight NASB Translation discretion (3), insight (4), intelligent* (1), repute (1), sense (1), shrewdness (1), understanding (4), wisdom (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֵׂ֫כֶל, שֶׂ֫כֶל noun masculine prudence, insight; — ׳שֵׂ֫ absolute Psalm 111:10 +, construct Proverbs 19:11 +; ׳שֶׂ absolute 1 Samuel 25:3 +; שָׂ֑כֶל Job 17:4; suffix שִׂכְלוֺ Proverbs 12:8; Daniel 8:25; — 1 prudence, good sense: ׳טוֺבַת שׂ woman of good sense 1 Samuel 25:3. 2 insight, understanding: "" בִינָה 1 Chronicles 22:12; 2Chron 2:11, compare Job 17:4; טוֺב ׳שׂ Proverbs 3:4; Proverbs 13:15; Psalm 111:10; 2Chronicles 30:22; ׳אִישׂ שׂ Ezra 8:18; ׳יוֺעֵץ בְּשׂ 1 Chronicles 26:14; בְּעָלָיו ׳מְקוֺר חַיִּים שׂ Proverbs 16:22; restrains from anger Proverbs 19:11, wins praise Proverbs 12:8, fool despises מִלִּים ׳שׂ Proverbs 23:9; ׳שׂוֺם שׂ Nehemiah 8:8 ("" הֵבִין) set forth (the) understanding (i.e. the meaning). 3 bad sense, cunning, craft, Daniel 8:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance discretion, knowledge, policy, prudence, sense, understanding, wisdom, wiseOr sekel {say'-kel}; from sakal; intelligence; by implication, success -- discretion, knowledge, policy, prudence, sense, understanding, wisdom, wise. see HEBREW sakal Forms and Transliterations בְּשֶׂ֗כֶל בשכל הַמַּשְׂכִּילִ֥ים המשכילים וְשֵֽׂכֶל־ ושכל־ כלו לְשֵׂ֣כֶל לשכל מִּשָּׂ֑כֶל משכל שִׂ֭כְלוֹ שִׂכְל֗וֹ שֵֽׂכֶל־ שֵׂ֣כֶל שֶׂ֔כֶל שֶׂ֙כֶל֙ שכל שכל־ שכלו bə·śe·ḵel beSechel bəśeḵel chelov ham·maś·kî·lîm hammaskiLim hammaśkîlîm ḵə·lōw ḵəlōw lə·śê·ḵel leSechel ləśêḵel miś·śā·ḵel misSachel miśśāḵel śe·ḵel śê·ḵel śê·ḵel- sechel śeḵel śêḵel śêḵel- sichLo śiḵ·lōw śiḵlōw vesechel wə·śê·ḵel- wəśêḵel-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 25:3 HEB: וְהָאִשָּׁ֤ה טֽוֹבַת־ שֶׂ֙כֶל֙ וִ֣יפַת תֹּ֔אַר KJV: of good understanding, and of a beautiful INT: and the woman of good understanding and beautiful appearance 1 Chronicles 22:12 1 Chronicles 26:14 2 Chronicles 2:12 2 Chronicles 30:22 Ezra 8:18 Nehemiah 8:8 Job 17:4 Psalm 111:10 Proverbs 3:4 Proverbs 12:8 Proverbs 13:15 Proverbs 16:22 Proverbs 19:11 Proverbs 23:9 Daniel 8:25 16 Occurrences |
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