Strong's Lexicon soklethanu: Prudence, Insight Original Word: שְׂכְלְתָנוּ Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂכַל (sakal), meaning "to be prudent" or "to have insight." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is σοφία (sophia), which also means wisdom. Key Greek entries include Strong's G4678 (sophia) and G5428 (phronesis), which convey similar concepts of wisdom and understanding. Usage: The term "soklethanu" refers to a form of wisdom or insight that involves practical understanding and discernment. It is often associated with the ability to make judicious decisions and to act with foresight and intelligence. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe a quality that is highly valued and often linked to the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom was considered a divine gift and was highly esteemed. It was not merely intellectual knowledge but included moral and ethical dimensions. The wise person was one who lived in accordance with God's laws and principles, demonstrating understanding in both personal and communal life. Wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job, emphasizes the importance of seeking and applying wisdom in daily life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from sekal Definition insight NASB Translation insight (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׂכְלְתָנוּ (K§ 61, 4)) noun feminine insight; — Daniel 5:11,12,14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance understanding (Aramaic) from skal; intelligence -- understanding. see HEBREW skal Forms and Transliterations וְשָׂכְלְתָנ֛וּ וְשָׂכְלְתָנ֡וּ ושכלתנו vesacheletaNu wə·śā·ḵə·lə·ṯā·nū wəśāḵələṯānūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:11 HEB: אֲב֗וּךְ נַהִיר֧וּ וְשָׂכְלְתָנ֛וּ וְחָכְמָ֥ה כְּחָכְמַת־ NAS: illumination, insight and wisdom KJV: light and understanding and wisdom, INT: of your father illumination insight and wisdom the wisdom Daniel 5:12 Daniel 5:14 3 Occurrences |
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