Lexicon maskiyl: Insightful, instructive, a contemplative poem or song Original Word: מַשְׂכִּיל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maschil From sakal; instructive, i.e. A didactic poem -- Maschil. see HEBREW sakal Brown-Driver-Briggs מַשְׂכִּיל noun masculine contemplative poem (Hiph`il 2. De and others); — in titles of Psalm 32; Psalm 42; Psalm 44; Psalm 45; Psalm 52; Psalm 53; Psalm 54; Psalm 55; Psalm 74; Psalm 78; Psalm 88; Psalm 89; Psalm 142; also Psalm 47:8 ׳זַמְּרוּ מ: > Ges and others didactic poem (√ 4); Ew Ri Pe and others skilful, artistic song (√ 3); √ 2 alone fits all cases. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂכַל (sakal), which means "to be prudent, to be wise, to understand."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מַשְׂכִּיל, the concept of instructive or didactic literature can be related to Greek terms such as διδακτικός (didaktikos), meaning "apt to teach" or "instructive," and σοφία (sophia), meaning "wisdom." These terms capture the essence of what מַשְׂכִּיל psalms aim to convey through their teachings and reflections. Usage: The word מַשְׂכִּיל is used in the titles of several psalms in the Hebrew Bible, indicating that these psalms are meant to convey wisdom or instruction. Examples include Psalms 32, 42, 44, 45, 52, 53, 54, 55, 74, 78, 88, 89, and 142. Context: The term מַשְׂכִּיל appears in the superscriptions of several psalms, suggesting a specific literary or musical style aimed at teaching or imparting wisdom. These psalms often contain reflective and contemplative elements, encouraging the reader or listener to consider the deeper truths of life, faith, and the nature of God. The מַשְׂכִּיל psalms are characterized by their thoughtful and instructive nature, often addressing themes such as the blessedness of forgiveness (Psalm 32), the longing for God (Psalm 42), and the recounting of Israel's history as a lesson for future generations (Psalm 78). Forms and Transliterations מַ֝שְׂכִּ֗יל מַ֫שְׂכִּ֥יל מַשְׂכִּ֗יל מַשְׂכִּ֥יל מַשְׂכִּֽיל׃ משכיל משכיל׃ maś·kîl masKil maśkîlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 32:1 HEB: לְדָוִ֗ד מַ֫שְׂכִּ֥יל אַשְׁרֵ֥י נְֽשׂוּי־ KJV: <<[A Psalm] of David, Maschil.>> INT: David Maschil blessed is forgiven Psalm 42:1 Psalm 44:1 Psalm 45:1 Psalm 52:1 Psalm 53:1 Psalm 54:1 Psalm 55:1 Psalm 74:1 Psalm 78:1 Psalm 88:1 Psalm 89:1 Psalm 142:1 13 Occurrences |
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