שִׂ֭כְל/וֹ
𐤔𐤊𐤋/𐤅
sekel
his insight
Intelligent insight, understanding, or sound judgment marked by the capacity to discern, comprehend, or succeed in practical matters. The term encompasses both cognitive intelligence and prudent, effective action, especially in contexts where interpretive, strategic, or skillful decision-making is highlighted. Used for intellectual acumen, good sense, or the outcome of wise behavior.
Proverbs 12:8 · Word #2
Lexicon H7922
| Lemma | שֶׂכֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤊𐤋 |
| Transliteration | sekel |
| Strong's | H7922 |
| Definition | Intelligent insight, understanding, or sound judgment marked by the capacity to discern, comprehend, or succeed in practical matters. The term encompasses both cognitive intelligence and prudent, effective action, especially in contexts where interpretive, strategic, or skillful decision-making is highlighted. Used for intellectual acumen, good sense, or the outcome of wise behavior. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his insight |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7922-05
his insight
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct form with 3ms pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֶׂכֶל denotes the faculty or quality of intelligent, discerning understanding derived from the root שׂכל. The 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix is preserved by rendering it as "his," yielding "his insight." |
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