שְׁכוּלָ֖ה
𐤔𐤊𐤅𐤋𐤄
shâkôl
bereaved
To suffer loss or deprivation of offspring, typically through death or miscarriage; by extension, to be bereaved or made childless. In both literal and figurative contexts, the term can refer to animals (miscarrying or casting young) as well as humans (being bereaved of children or rendered childless). Occasionally used more broadly to denote being deprived of cherished persons or things.
Isaiah 49:21 · Word #9
Lexicon H7921
| Lemma | שָׁכֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤊𐤋 |
| Transliteration | shâkôl |
| Strong's | H7921 |
| Definition | To suffer loss or deprivation of offspring, typically through death or miscarriage; by extension, to be bereaved or made childless. In both literal and figurative contexts, the term can refer to animals (miscarrying or casting young) as well as humans (being bereaved of children or rendered childless). Occasionally used more broadly to denote being deprived of cherished persons or things. |
Morphology HAafsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bereaved |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7921-08
bereaved of offspring
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from שכל, expressing loss or deprivation specifically of children. The feminine singular absolute form describes a female subject characterized by having suffered such bereavement. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
bereaved of offspring
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately renders the term's specific connotation per SILEX, which emphasizes loss of children rather than just a general bereavement. |