Strong's Lexicon sekel: Insight, understanding, prudence, wisdom Original Word: סֶכֶל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂכַל (sakal), which means to be prudent, to act wisely, or to prosper. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5428 (phronesis): Refers to understanding, prudence, or wisdom. - G4907 (sunesis): Denotes intelligence, insight, or understanding. Usage: The Hebrew word "sekel" refers to the capacity for understanding, discernment, and prudence. It is often associated with the ability to make wise decisions and to act with insight. In the Old Testament, "sekel" is used to describe both intellectual and moral wisdom, emphasizing the importance of applying knowledge in a way that aligns with God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom was highly valued and considered a divine gift. The concept of "sekel" was integral to the Hebrew understanding of wisdom, which encompassed not only knowledge but also the practical application of that knowledge in daily life. Wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, often highlights the importance of "sekel" as a guiding principle for righteous living. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sakal Definition folly NASB Translation folly (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סֶ֫כֶל noun masculine folly; — Ecclesiastes 10:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance folly From cakal; silliness; concretely and collectively, dolts -- folly. see HEBREW cakal Forms and Transliterations הַסֶּ֔כֶל הסכל has·se·ḵel hasSechel hasseḵelLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 10:6 HEB: נִתַּ֣ן הַסֶּ֔כֶל בַּמְּרוֹמִ֖ים רַבִּ֑ים NAS: folly is set in many KJV: Folly is set in great INT: is set folly exalted many 1 Occurrence |
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