לְ/שֵׂ֣כֶל
𐤋/𐤔𐤊𐤋
sekel
the wisdom of
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 23:9 · Word #7
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 HR/Ncmsc
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 | the wisdom of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7922-02
for insight of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | שֵׂכֶל is a masculine singular construct noun meaning "insight" or "intelligent understanding," derived from the root שׂכל. The prefixed לְ adds the sense "for," and the construct state requires the relational sense "insight of," preserving its bound form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
for insight of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately presents the construct and nuance required by the context, matching the SILEX description; no change needed. |