Strong's Lexicon shoal: Fox Original Word: שֹׁעַל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hollow out or burrow Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G258 (ἀλώπηξ, alōpēx): The Greek equivalent used in the New Testament, also meaning "fox." Usage: The Hebrew word "shoal" refers to a fox, a small, cunning animal known for its craftiness and ability to adapt to various environments. In the Bible, foxes are often used metaphorically to describe sly or destructive behavior. They are mentioned in contexts that highlight their elusive and sometimes destructive nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, foxes were common in the countryside and were known for their nocturnal habits. They were often seen as nuisances, particularly in vineyards, where they could cause significant damage. The imagery of foxes in the Bible often conveys themes of cunning, destruction, and the need for vigilance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition hollow hand, handful NASB Translation handfuls (2), hollow of his hand (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֹׁ֫עַל] noun [masculine] hollow hand, handful; — 1 hollow hand: suffix בְּשָׁעֳלוֺ Isaiah 40:12 (figurative of ׳י holding waters). 2 handful: plural שְׁעָלִים 1 Kings 20:10 (dust, in hyperb.); construct שַׁעֲלֵי שְׂעֹרִים (as if from [שַׁ֫עַל] Kö ii. l. 35) Ezekiel 13:19 handfuls of barley. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance handful, hollow of the hand From an unused root meaning to hollow out; the palm; by extension, a handful -- handful, hollow of the hand. Forms and Transliterations בְּשַׁעֲלֵ֣י בְּשָׁעֳל֜וֹ בשעלו בשעלי לִשְׁעָלִ֕ים לשעלים bə·ša·‘ă·lê bə·šā·‘o·lōw bəša‘ălê bəšā‘olōw beshaaLei beshooLo liš‘ālîm liš·‘ā·lîm lishaLimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 20:10 HEB: עֲפַ֣ר שֹׁמְר֔וֹן לִשְׁעָלִ֕ים לְכָל־ הָעָ֖ם NAS: will suffice for handfuls for all KJV: shall suffice for handfuls for all the people INT: the dust of Samaria handfuls for all the people Isaiah 40:12 Ezekiel 13:19 3 Occurrences |
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