וְ/שֵֽׂכֶל

𐤅/𐤔𐤊𐤋

sekel

and understanding

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.

H7922

Proverbs 3:4 · Word #3

Lexicon H7922

Lemmaשֶׂכֶל
Lemma (Paleo)𐤔𐤊𐤋
Transliterationsekel
Strong'sH7922
DefinitionIntelligent 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 HC/Ncmsa 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 a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phraseand understanding

SIBI-P1 Translation H7922-06

and intelligent insight

Morphological NotesConjunction וְ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe noun שֵׂכֶל denotes the faculty or quality derived from the root שׂכל—practical, discerning intelligence. The prefixed conjunction וְ is preserved as "and," and the singular absolute form is rendered as a singular abstract quality.

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