Strong's Lexicon Sheal: To ask, inquire, request Original Word: שְׁאָל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G154 (αἰτέω, aiteo) - to ask, request - G2065 (ἐρωτάω, erotao) - to ask, inquire Usage: The Hebrew verb "Sheal" primarily means to ask or inquire. It is used in the context of making a request or seeking information. This term can be found in various contexts, including asking questions, making requests of God, or seeking guidance from others. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, asking questions and seeking wisdom were integral parts of daily life and religious practice. The act of inquiring was not only a means of gaining knowledge but also a way to demonstrate humility and dependence on God. The Hebrew tradition places a high value on wisdom and understanding, often seeking divine guidance through prayer and consultation with prophets or priests. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaal Definition an Isr. with a foreign wife NASB Translation Sheal (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁאָל proper name, masculine with foreign wife, Ezra 10:29, ᵐ5 Σαλουια, ᵐ5L Ασσαηλ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sheal From sha'al; request; Sheal, an Israelite -- Sheal. see HEBREW sha'al Forms and Transliterations וּשְׁאָ֥ל ושאל ū·šə·’āl ūšə’āl usheAlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 10:29 HEB: וַעֲדָיָ֔ה יָשׁ֖וּב וּשְׁאָ֥ל [יְרֵמֹות כ] NAS: Jashub, Sheal [and] Jeremoth; KJV: Jashub, and Sheal, and Ramoth. INT: and Adaiah Jashub Sheal Jermoth 1 Occurrence |