H7919 שָׂכַל
Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 65 KJV occurrences
שָׂכַל
sâkal · saw-kal'
Definition
to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
KJV Renderings
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.
Derivation / Etymology
a primitive root;
Sample KJV Verses (8 of 65)
- Genesis 3:6And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
- 1 Samuel 18:14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
- Nehemiah 8:13¶ And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.
- Psalms 36:3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
- Psalms 119:99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
- Proverbs 17:2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- Isaiah 52:13¶ Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
- Daniel 1:17¶ As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.