שָׂכַל
To be (causatively, make or act ) circumspect and hence, intelligent
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What does שָׂכַל (šākal) mean in the Bible?
שָׂכַל (šākal) is a Hebrew word meaning "to be (causatively, make or act ) circumspect and hence, intelligent".
Meaning
Prudent awareness combining careful observation with wise action; intelligence grounded in circumspection rather than mere knowledge
to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent BDB: be prudent Usage: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 37×
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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Biblical Witnesses
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