Strong's Lexicon sakal: To be prudent, to act wisely, to prosper, to have success Original Word: סָכַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4678 (sophia): Often translated as "wisdom," this Greek term shares a similar emphasis on practical and divine wisdom. - G5429 (phronimos): Meaning "prudent" or "wise," it reflects the idea of acting with insight and understanding. Usage: The Hebrew verb "sakal" primarily conveys the idea of acting with insight, wisdom, and prudence. It often implies a successful outcome as a result of wise actions or decisions. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, "sakal" is frequently associated with the wisdom that comes from God, leading to prosperity and success in various endeavors. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom was highly valued and considered a divine gift. The ability to act wisely and prudently was seen as a sign of God's favor and blessing. Wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, often emphasizes the importance of seeking and applying wisdom in daily life. The concept of "sakal" reflects the broader biblical theme that true wisdom and success come from aligning one's actions with God's will and understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be foolish or a fool NASB Translation acted foolishly (2), acted...foolishly (1), done* (1), done...foolishly (1), foolishly (1), foolishness (2), make (1), played the fool (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סָכַל] verb be foolish, or a fool, usually in moral or spititual sense (Syriac  Aph`el act foolishly;  foolish, etc., ᵑ7 סְכַל derived species, act foolishly; סַכְלָא fool; Christian-Palestinian Aramaic  , Aph`el = ἁμαρτάνω, also derivatives SchwIdioticon 62; Assyrian saklu, perhaps foolish, DlHWB 498; Aramaic  סְכַל know, be intelligent, cause to understand, etc. (derived species), compare שׂכל; MeiChrest. Targ. derives both these opposite meanings from Arabic  form, likeness. Gerber178 thinks Hebrew verb denominative); — Piel Imperfect יְסַכֵּל Isaiah 44:25, Imperative סַכֶּלנָֿא 2 Samuel 15:31, make foolish, turn into foolishness. Niph`al Perfect2masculine singular נִסְכַּלְתָּ2Chronicles 16:9; נִסְכָּ֑לְתָּ 1 Samuel 13:13; 1singular נִסְכַּלְתִּי 2 Samuel 24:10 = 1 Chronicles 21:8, act or do foolishly. Hiph`il Perfect2masculine singular הִסְכַּלְתָּ Genesis 31:28 (E), 1 singular הִסְכַּלְתִּי 1 Samuel 26:21, do foolishly, play the fool. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be silly, play the foolFor kacal; to be silly -- do (make, play the, turn into) fool(-ish, -ishly, -ishness). see HEBREW kacal Forms and Transliterations הִסְכַּ֛לְתִּי הִסְכַּ֥לְתָּֽ הסכלת הסכלתי יְשַׂכֵּֽל׃ ישכל׃ נִסְכַּ֖לְתִּי נִסְכַּ֣לְתָּ נִסְכָּ֑לְתָּ נסכלת נסכלתי סַכֶּל־ סכל־ his·kal·tā his·kal·tî hisKalta hiskaltā hisKalti hiskaltî nis·kā·lə·tā nis·kal·tā nis·kal·tî niskālətā nisKalta niskaltā nisKalti niskaltî sak·kel- sakkel sakkel- yə·śak·kêl yesakKel yəśakkêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 31:28 HEB: וְלִבְנֹתָ֑י עַתָּ֖ה הִסְכַּ֥לְתָּֽ עֲשֽׂוֹ׃ NAS: Now you have done foolishly. KJV: and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in [so] doing. INT: first henceforth foolishly in doing 1 Samuel 13:13 1 Samuel 26:21 2 Samuel 15:31 2 Samuel 24:10 1 Chronicles 21:8 2 Chronicles 16:9 Isaiah 44:25 8 Occurrences |
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