Strong's H7919 · Hebrew
שָׂכַל
sâkal · /saw-kal'/
Definition
to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
KJV: 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.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׂכַל across 63 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
63 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And 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. pleasant: Heb. a desire
Genesis 48:14And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.
Deuteronomy2 verses
Joshua2 verses
Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. prosper: or, do wisely
Joshua 1:8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. have: or, do wisely
1 Samuel4 verses
And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants. behaved: or, prospered
1 Samuel 18:14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. behaved: or, prospered
1 Samuel 18:15Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
1 Samuel 18:30Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious
1 Chronicles1 verse
Nehemiah2 verses
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. to understand: or, that they might instruct in the words of the law
Nehemiah 9:20Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
Job3 verses
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? as he: or, if he may be profitable, doth his good success depend thereon?
Job 34:27Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways: him: Heb. after him
Job 34:35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
Psalms12 verses
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Psalms 14:2The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Psalms 32:8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. guide: Heb. counsel thee, mine eye shall be upon thee
Psalms 36:3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
Psalms 41:1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. the poor: or, the weak, or, sick in time: Heb. in the day of evil
Psalms 47:7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. with: or, every one that hath
Psalms 53:2God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Psalms 64:9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
Psalms 94:8Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?
Psalms 101:2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
Psalms 106:7Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea.
Psalms 119:99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
Proverbs13 verses
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; equity: Heb. equities
Proverbs 10:5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 14:35The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 15:24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 16:20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. handleth: or, understandeth a matter
Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise
Proverbs 17:2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Proverbs 17:8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. a precious: Heb. a stone of grace
Proverbs 19:14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Proverbs 21:11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:16The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
Isaiah3 verses
That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
Isaiah 44:18They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand. shut: Heb. daubed
Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. deal: or, prosper
Jeremiah6 verses
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 9:24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 10:21For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
Jeremiah 20:11But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.
Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
Jeremiah 50:9For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows shall be as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain. expert: or, destroyer
Daniel9 verses
Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.
Daniel 1:17As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Daniel: or, he made Daniel understand
Daniel 9:13As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand thy truth. made: Heb. intreated we not the face of the, etc
Daniel 9:22And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. to: Heb. to make thee skilful of
Daniel 9:25Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. be built: Heb. return and be built wall: or, breach, or, ditch troublous: Heb. strait of
Daniel 11:33And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.
Daniel 11:35And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed. try them: or, try by them
Daniel 12:3And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. wise: or, teachers
Daniel 12:10Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7919 (sâkal) mean?
to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
How many times does H7919 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7919 (שָׂכַל) appears in 63 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wise.”
How is sâkal translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7919 is rendered as “wise” (12×), “understand” (9×), “prosper” (6×), “wisely” (6×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word שָׂכַל come from?
a primitive root;