Strong's H4905 · Hebrew
מַשְׂכִּיל
maskîyl · /mas-keel'/
Definition
instructive, i.e. a didactic poem
KJV: Maschil.
Root / derivation: from H7919 (שָׂכַל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַשְׂכִּיל across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms13 verses
A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. A Psalm: or, A Psalm of David giving instruction
Psalms 42:1To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Maschil: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc panteth: Heb. brayeth
Psalms 44:1To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
Psalms 45:1To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up
Psalms 52:1To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
Psalms 53:1To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 54:1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
Psalms 55:1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
Psalms 74:1Maschil of Asaph. O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture? Maschil: or, A Psalm for Asaph to give instruction
Psalms 78:1Maschil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. Maschil: or, A Psalm for Asaph to give instruction
Psalms 88:1A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: for the sons: or, of the sons Maschil: or, A Psalm of Heman the Ezrahite, giving instruction
Psalms 89:1Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Maschil: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction to all: Heb. to generation and generation
Psalms 142:1Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. Maschil: or, A Psalm of David, giving instruction
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4905 (maskîyl) mean?
instructive, i.e. a didactic poem
How many times does H4905 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4905 (מַשְׂכִּיל) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Maschil.”
How is maskîyl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4905 is rendered as “Maschil” (13×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַשְׂכִּיל come from?
from H7919 (שָׂכַל);