Hebrew · H5619, H68 · unreviewed

סַקְּלוּ מֵאֶבֶן

Properly, to be weighty ; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary (as if a de lapidation) · a stone

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סָקַל H5619 properly, to be weighty ; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary (as if a de lapidation)
Pronunciation sāqal
To stone to death; paradoxically derived from "weight" but never conveys heaviness literally.
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אֶבֶן H68 a stone
Pronunciation ʾeven
Foundation and witness: stone marks covenant, builds altars, and testifies to God's permanence and judgment
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What does סַקְּלוּ מֵאֶבֶן (saqqᵉlû mēʾeḇen) mean in the Bible?

סָקַל · אֶבֶן is a Hebrew word meaning "clear stones, remove obstacles.". clear stones, remove obstacles.

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Meaning

clear stones, remove obstacles.
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action
Imperfect Exod 19:13 · Exod 21:28 · Exod 21:29 · Exod 21:32
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject
Perfect 1Kgs 21:14 · 1Kgs 21:15
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Infinitive absolute Exod 19:13 · Exod 21:28
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Sequential imperfect Isa 62:10
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