Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H7919

Strong's H7919 · Hebrew

שָׂכַל

sâkal · /saw-kal'/

Number
H7919
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׂכַל
Transliteration
sâkal
Pronunciation
saw-kal'
KJV occurrences
63 verses

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.

wise12×
understand9×
prosper6×
wisely6×
understanding5×
consider2×
considereth2×
instruct2×
prudent2×
skill2×
understood2×
wisdom2×
behaved1×
guiding1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

63 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis2 verses
Deuteronomy2 verses
Joshua2 verses
1 Samuel4 verses
1 Kings1 verse
2 Kings1 verse
1 Chronicles1 verse
2 Chronicles1 verse
Nehemiah2 verses
Job3 verses
Psalms12 verses
Psalms 2:10

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

Psalms 14:2

The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.

Psalms 32:8

I 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 36:3

The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.

Psalms 41:1

To 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 47:7

For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. with: or, every one that hath

Psalms 53:2

God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

Psalms 64:9

And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.

Psalms 94:8

Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?

Psalms 101:2

I 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 106:7

Our 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 119:99

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

Proverbs13 verses
Proverbs 1:3

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; equity: Heb. equities

Proverbs 10:5

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Proverbs 15:24

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

Proverbs 16:20

He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. handleth: or, understandeth a matter

Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

Proverbs 17:8

A 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 19:14

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Proverbs 21:11

When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

Proverbs 21:12

The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

Proverbs 21:16

The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

Isaiah3 verses
Jeremiah6 verses
Jeremiah 3:15

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Jeremiah 9:24

But 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 10:21

For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.

Jeremiah 20:11

But 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 23:5

Behold, 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 50:9

For, 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
Daniel 1:4

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 1:17

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. Daniel: or, he made Daniel understand

Daniel 9:13

As 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 9:22

And 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 9:25

Know 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 11:33

And 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 11:35

And 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 12:3

And 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 12:10

Many 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.

Amos1 verse

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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;