5529. sekel

Lexicon

sekel: Insight, understanding, prudence, wisdom

Original Word: סֶכֶל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: cekel
Pronunciation: SAY-kel
Phonetic Spelling: (seh'-kal)
Definition: Insight, understanding, prudence, wisdom
Meaning: silliness, dolts

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

folly

From cakal; silliness; concretely and collectively, dolts -- folly.

see HEBREW cakal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from sakal
Definition
folly
NASB Translation
folly (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סֶ֫כֶל noun masculine folly; — Ecclesiastes 10:6.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָכַל (sakal), which means to be foolish or to act foolishly.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of folly in the Hebrew Bible is often paralleled by Greek terms such as ἄνοια (anoia) and μωρία (moria) in the Septuagint and New Testament, which convey similar meanings of foolishness or lack of understanding. These Greek terms are associated with Strong's Greek Numbers 453 (ἄνοια) and 3472 (μωρία).

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term סֶכֶל (sekel), its origins, usage, and its thematic significance within the biblical text, emphasizing the moral and spiritual dimensions of folly as contrasted with wisdom.

Usage: The word סֶכֶל (sekel) is used in the Hebrew Bible to characterize individuals or actions that are devoid of wisdom and prudence. It is often contrasted with wisdom and understanding, highlighting the negative consequences of foolishness.

Context: • The term סֶכֶל (sekel) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of mind or behavior that is contrary to wisdom. It is often used in a pejorative sense to denote the absence of discernment or the presence of folly. In the biblical context, folly is not merely a lack of intelligence but a moral failing, a deviation from the path of righteousness and understanding.
• In Ecclesiastes 2:3, the term is used to reflect on the pursuit of pleasure and the realization of its ultimate futility, as the Preacher seeks to understand what is good for people to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.
• The concept of סֶכֶל (sekel) is often juxtaposed with wisdom (חָכְמָה, chokmah) in the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, where the wise are commended for their understanding and the foolish are warned of the consequences of their folly.
• The biblical narrative often portrays folly as leading to destructive outcomes, both personally and communally, emphasizing the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding as a means to live a life that is pleasing to God.

Forms and Transliterations

הַסֶּ֔כֶל הסכל has·se·ḵel hasSechel hasseḵel

Englishman's Concordance

Ecclesiastes 10:6
HEB: נִתַּ֣ן הַסֶּ֔כֶל בַּמְּרוֹמִ֖ים רַבִּ֑ים
NAS: folly is set in many
KJV: Folly is set in great
INT: is set folly exalted many

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5529
1 Occurrence

has·se·ḵel — 1 Occ.