Strong's Lexicon shakkuwl: Bereaved, childless Original Word: שַׁכּוּל Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַל (shakal), which means "to be bereaved" or "to suffer loss." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of being bereaved or childless can be related to Greek terms such as ἄτεκνος (ateknos - G815), meaning "childless." Usage: The term "shakkuwl" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of being bereaved, particularly in the context of losing children. It conveys a deep sense of loss and sorrow, often associated with the grief of a parent who has lost a child. This word underscores the profound emotional and social impact of childlessness or the loss of offspring in ancient Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, children were considered a blessing from God and a sign of His favor. They were essential for the continuation of family lineage and inheritance. The loss of a child or the inability to have children was seen as a significant misfortune and could be perceived as a divine judgment or curse. The state of being "shakkuwl" was not only a personal tragedy but also had social and economic implications, affecting one's status and security within the community. Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁבוּל] adjective childless (through bereavement); — feminine singular שְׁכוּלָה Isaiah 49:21 (figurative of Zion); — on form see BaNB 47. שַׁכּוּל adjective bereaved, robbed of offspring (Ba§ 37 c); — especially׳דֹּב שׁ 2 Samuel 17:8; Hosea 13:8; Proverbs 17:12 (simile of fierceness); נְשֵׁיהֶם שַׁכֻּלוֺת Jeremiah 18:21; שַׁכֻּלָה אֵין בָּהֶם Songs 4:2 (of flock, in simile) = Songs 6:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance barren, bereaved robbed of children whelps Or shakkul {shak-kool'}; from shakol; bereaved -- barren, bereaved (robbed) of children (whelps). see HEBREW shakol Forms and Transliterations וְשַׁכֻּלָ֖ה ושכלה שַׁכֻּלוֹת֙ שַׁכּ֔וּל שַׁכּ֖וּל שַׁכּ֣וּל שכול שכלות šak·ku·lō·wṯ šak·kūl šakkūl šakkulōwṯ shakKul shakkulOt veshakkuLah wə·šak·ku·lāh wəšakkulāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 17:8 HEB: הֵ֔מָּה כְּדֹ֥ב שַׁכּ֖וּל בַּשָּׂדֶ֑ה וְאָבִ֙יךָ֙ NAS: like a bear robbed of her cubs in the field. KJV: as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: INT: like A bear robbed the field and your father Proverbs 17:12 Songs 4:2 Songs 6:6 Jeremiah 18:21 Hosea 13:8 6 Occurrences |
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