Strong's Lexicon shual: Fox Original Word: שׁוּעָל Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to hollow out or burrow Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the Greek word "ἀλώπηξ" (alōpēx, Strong's G258) is used in the New Testament to refer to a fox, as seen in Luke 13:32. Usage: The Hebrew word "shual" refers to a fox, a small carnivorous mammal known for its cunning and stealth. In the Bible, foxes are often used metaphorically to describe sly or destructive behavior. The term is used both literally, to describe the animal, and figuratively, to convey characteristics associated with foxes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, foxes were common in the countryside and were known for their cunning nature. They were often seen as nuisances, as they could destroy vineyards and crops. The imagery of foxes in the Bible often carries negative connotations, symbolizing deceit, destruction, and cunning. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the presence of foxes would have been a familiar and unwelcome challenge for farmers and vineyard keepers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition fox, perhaps jackal NASB Translation fox (1), foxes (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שׁוּעָל noun masculineSong of Solomon 2:15 fox, perhaps also jackal; — absolute ׳שׁ Nehemiah 3:25; plural שׁוּעָלִים Judges 15:4 +, ׳שֻׁ Ezekiel 13:4; Songs 2:15 b; — fox (probably) Nehemiah 3:25; Songs 2:15 (twice in verse); perhaps (from large number) jackal Judges 15:4; as haunting ruins Ezekiel 13:4; Lamentations 5:18; eating offal Psalm 63:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fox Or shunal {shoo-awl'}; from the same as sho'al; a jackal (as a burrower) -- fox. see HEBREW sho'al Forms and Transliterations כְּשֻׁעָלִ֖ים כשעלים שֻׁעָלִ֣ים שֽׁוּעָלִ֔ים שֽׁוּעָלִ֥ים שׁוּעָ֔ל שׁוּעָלִ֑ים שׁוּעָלִ֖ים שועל שועלים שעלים kə·šu·‘ā·lîm keshuaLim kəšu‘ālîm shuAl shuaLim šū‘āl šu‘ālîm šū‘ālîm šu·‘ā·lîm šū·‘ā·lîm šū·‘ālLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 15:4 HEB: שְׁלֹשׁ־ מֵא֣וֹת שׁוּעָלִ֑ים וַיִּקַּ֣ח לַפִּדִ֗ים NAS: three hundred foxes, and took torches, KJV: hundred foxes, and took INT: three hundred foxes and took torches Nehemiah 4:3 Psalm 63:10 Songs 2:15 Songs 2:15 Lamentations 5:18 Ezekiel 13:4 7 Occurrences |
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