Strong's H7908 · Hebrew
שְׁכוֹל
shᵉkôwl · /shek-ole'/
Definition
bereavement
KJV: loss of children, spoiling.
Root / derivation: infinitive of H7921 (שָׁכֹל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שְׁכוֹל across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:
Isaiah 47:9But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7908 (shᵉkôwl) mean?
bereavement
How many times does H7908 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7908 (שְׁכוֹל) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “children.”
How is shᵉkôwl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7908 is rendered as “children” (2×), “spoiling” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שְׁכוֹל come from?
infinitive of H7921 (שָׁכֹל);