5528. sakal

Lexicon

sakal: To be prudent, to act wisely, to prosper, to have success

Original Word: סָכַל
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: cakal
Pronunciation: sah-KAL
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-kal')
Definition: To be prudent, to act wisely, to prosper, to have success
Meaning: to be silly

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be silly, play the fool

For kacal; to be silly -- do (make, play the, turn into) fool(-ish, -ishly, -ishness).

see HEBREW kacal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a 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 Schw^{Idioticon 62}; Assyrian saklu, perhaps foolish, Dl^{HWB 498}; Aramaic סְכַל know, be intelligent, cause to understand, etc. (derived species), compare שׂכל; Mei^{Chrest. 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of foolishness in the Hebrew Bible, as expressed by סָכַל (sakal), can be related to several Greek terms in the New Testament. These include:

• Strong's Greek 3474 (μωρός, mōros): Meaning foolish or dull, often used in the New Testament to describe those lacking spiritual insight or understanding.
• Strong's Greek 878 (ἀφρονέω, aphron): Meaning to be foolish or senseless, used to describe actions or thoughts that are devoid of wisdom.
• Strong's Greek 453 (ἄσοφος, asophos): Meaning unwise, used to contrast with those who are wise and understanding.

These Greek terms capture the essence of foolishness as a lack of spiritual and moral insight, similar to the Hebrew concept conveyed by סָכַל (sakal).

Usage: The verb סָכַל (sakal) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or behaviors characterized by foolishness or silliness. It often conveys a sense of lacking wisdom or acting without understanding.

Context: The Hebrew verb סָכַל (sakal) is a primitive root that appears in the Old Testament to denote foolishness or silliness. This term is used to describe actions that are devoid of wisdom or understanding, often leading to negative consequences. The concept of foolishness in the Hebrew Bible is not merely about lacking intelligence but is more about moral and spiritual deficiency. It is often contrasted with wisdom, which is highly valued and associated with righteousness and the fear of the Lord.

In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, foolishness is seen as a deviation from the path of wisdom and understanding that God desires for His people. The foolish person is often depicted as one who rejects divine instruction and guidance, leading to a life that is ultimately unproductive and harmful.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides several instances where this concept is illustrated. For example, in Proverbs, the foolish person is often warned against and contrasted with the wise, who seek knowledge and understanding. The foolish are those who despise wisdom and instruction, leading to their downfall.

The use of סָכַל (sakal) in the Hebrew Bible serves as a cautionary reminder of the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding, aligning one's life with God's will, and avoiding the pitfalls of foolishness.

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 yəśakkêl

Englishman'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
HEB: אֶל־ שָׁא֖וּל נִסְכָּ֑לְתָּ לֹ֣א שָׁמַ֗רְתָּ
NAS: to Saul, You have acted foolishly; you have not kept
KJV: to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept
INT: over to Saul have acted have not kept

1 Samuel 26:21
HEB: הַזֶּ֑ה הִנֵּ֥ה הִסְכַּ֛לְתִּי וָאֶשְׁגֶּ֖ה הַרְבֵּ֥ה
NAS: Behold, I have played the fool and have committed
KJV: this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred
INT: this Behold have played committed abundance

2 Samuel 15:31
HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר דָּוִ֔ד סַכֶּל־ נָ֛א אֶת־
NAS: I pray, make the counsel
KJV: of Ahithophel into foolishness.
INT: said and David make pray the counsel

2 Samuel 24:10
HEB: עַבְדְּךָ֔ כִּ֥י נִסְכַּ֖לְתִּי מְאֹֽד׃
NAS: of Your servant, for I have acted very
KJV: for I have done very foolishly.
INT: of your servant for have acted very

1 Chronicles 21:8
HEB: עַבְדְּךָ֔ כִּ֥י נִסְכַּ֖לְתִּי מְאֹֽד׃ פ
NAS: of Your servant, for I have done very
KJV: for I have done very foolishly.
INT: of your servant for have done very

2 Chronicles 16:9
HEB: שָׁלֵ֛ם אֵלָ֖יו נִסְכַּ֣לְתָּ עַל־ זֹ֑את
NAS: is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this.
KJV: [is] perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth
INT: is completely about have acted and likewise

Isaiah 44:25
HEB: אָח֖וֹר וְדַעְתָּ֥ם יְשַׂכֵּֽל׃
NAS: their knowledge into foolishness,
KJV: and maketh their knowledge foolish;
INT: back their knowledge foolishness

8 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5528
8 Occurrences

his·kal·tā — 1 Occ.
his·kal·tî — 1 Occ.
nis·kā·lə·tā — 2 Occ.
nis·kal·tî — 2 Occ.
sak·kel- — 1 Occ.
yə·śak·kêl — 1 Occ.