שֵׂ֫כֶל (se.khel) means “understanding” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: seh'-kel Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
שֵׂ֫כֶל · se.khel · understanding
1) prudence, insight, understanding 1a) prudence, good sense 1b) insight, understanding 1c) cunning, craft (bad sense) Aramaic equivalent: sokh.le.ta.nu (שׇׂכְלְתָנוּ "insight" H7924)
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or שֵׂכֶל; from H7919 (שָׂכַל); intelligence; by implication, success
KJV glosses: discretion, knowledge, policy, prudence, sense, understanding, wisdom, wise.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| insight | 3 |
| understanding | 3 |
| a wise | 1 |
| and high regard | 1 |
| his craft | 1 |
| of insight | 1 |
| the wisdom | 1 |
| to his wisdom | 1 |
| to understanding | 1 |
| who performed skillfully | 1 |
| with insight | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| understanding | 5 |
| a wise | 1 |
| and through his policy | 1 |
| from understanding | 1 |
| knowledge | 1 |
| of understanding | 1 |
| the discretion | 1 |
| the sense | 1 |
| the wisdom | 1 |
| thee wisdom | 1 |
| to his wisdom | 1 |
| with prudence | 1 |
Page 1 of 1. 16 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.
Read word by wordAbove all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.
Read word by wordThe lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.
Read word by wordAnd Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 2.11
And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers.
Read word by wordAnd since the gracious hand of our God was upon us, they brought us Sherebiah—a man of insight from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel—along with his sons and brothers, 18 men;
Read word by wordSo they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.
Read word by wordYou have closed their minds to understanding; therefore You will not exalt them.
Read word by wordThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Read word by wordThen you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.
Read word by wordA man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
Read word by wordGood understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
Read word by wordUnderstanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
Read word by wordA man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
Read word by wordDo not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Read word by wordThrough his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands.
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