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שָׂכַל H7919
H7919 is the Hebrew word שָׂכַל, transliterated sâkal and said saw-kal'. The King James Version most often renders it wise.
What it means
to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 30 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: 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.
Verses using שָׂכַל
The first 40 of 55 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 3:6 · KJV
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.
Genesis 48:14 · KJV
And 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.
Deuteronomy 29:9 · KJV
Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.
Deuteronomy 32:29 · KJV
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Joshua 1:7 · KJV
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.
1 Samuel 18:5 · KJV
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.
1 Samuel 18:14 · KJV
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
1 Samuel 18:15 · KJV
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
1 Samuel 18:30 · KJV
Then 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.
1 Kings 2:3 · KJV
And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:
2 Kings 18:7 · KJV
And the LORD was with him; and he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not.
1 Chronicles 28:19 · KJV
All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.
2 Chronicles 30:22 · KJV
And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers.
Nehemiah 8:13 · KJV
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.
Nehemiah 9:20 · KJV
Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
Job 22:2 · KJV
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Job 34:27 · KJV
Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:
Psalm 2:10 · KJV
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Psalm 14:2 · KJV
The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Psalm 32:8 · KJV
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Psalm 36:3 · KJV
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
Psalm 41:1 · KJV
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Psalm 53:2 · KJV
God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
Psalm 64:9 · KJV
And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
Psalm 101:2 · KJV
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.
Psalm 106:7 · KJV
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.
Psalm 119:99 · KJV
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
Proverbs 1:3 · KJV
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
Proverbs 10:5 · KJV
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14:35 · KJV
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 15:24 · KJV
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
Proverbs 16:20 · KJV
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Proverbs 16:23 · KJV
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Proverbs 17:2 · KJV
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Proverbs 19:14 · KJV
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Proverbs 21:11 · KJV
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12 · KJV
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Proverbs 21:16 · KJV
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
Isaiah 41:20 · KJV
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 52:13 · KJV
Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7919 mean?
H7919 is the Hebrew word שָׂכַל (sâkal), meaning to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent.
How is H7919 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wise (8 times), understand (5 times), prosper (3 times), understood (2 times), mayest prosper (2 times), among others.
How many times does H7919 appear in the Bible?
שָׂכַל (sâkal) is tagged in 55 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7919 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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