Strong's H8168 · Hebrew
שֹׁעַל
shôʻal · /sho'-al/
Number
H8168
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שֹׁעַל
Transliteration
shôʻal
Pronunciation
sho'-al
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
the palm; by extension, a handful
KJV: handful, hollow of the hand.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to hollow out;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שֹׁעַל across 3 verses.
handfuls2×
hand1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8168 (shôʻal) mean?
the palm; by extension, a handful
How many times does H8168 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8168 (שֹׁעַל) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “handfuls.”
How is shôʻal translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8168 is rendered as “handfuls” (2×), “hand” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שֹׁעַל come from?
from an unused root meaning to hollow out;