שִׂ֭כְל/וֹ
𐤔𐤊𐤋/𐤅
sikhelo
his insight
or שֵׂכֶל; from שָׂכַל; intelligence; by implication, success; discretion, knowledge, policy, prudence, sense, understanding, wisdom, wise.
Proverbs 12:8 · Word #2
Lexicon H7922
| Lemma | שֶׂכֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤊𐤋 |
| Transliteration | sekel |
| Strong's | H7922 |
| In-context | his insight |
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 |
SIBI-P1 H7922-05
his prudence
| Root | שׂכל (ś-k-l) |
| Core Meanings | insight, prudence, circumspection, skillful understanding, success through wise action |
| Semantic Range | understanding, insight, prudence, discretion, practical wisdom, skillful judgment, success resulting from wise conduct |
| Conceptual Significance | שֶׂכֶל expresses wisdom that is not merely intellectual but practical—discernment that leads to right action and often to prosperity. In biblical thought, such prudence is closely associated with covenant faithfulness and alignment with YHWH’s instruction, resulting in flourishing and stability. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun in construct (שִׂכְל־) with 3ms pronominal suffix (וֹ), yielding "his prudence/insight." Occurs twice in this suffixed form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֶׂכֶל derives from the root שׂכל, which conveys acting with insight and prudence that leads to success. The form is a masculine singular noun in construct with a 3rd masculine singular suffix, meaning "his prudence," preserving both the root idea of wise discernment and the possessive morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root שׂכל (insight, prudence, circumspection, skillful understanding, success through wise action)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7919-02 |
asekilekha | I will make you wise |
H7919-03 |
hamasekil | the one who makes wise |
H7919-04 |
hamasekilim | the insight-giving ones |
Word Usage (16 occurrences of H7922)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 25:3 | שֶׂ֨כֶל֙ | sekhel | understanding |
| Psalms 111:10 | שֵׂ֣כֶל | sekhel | understanding |
| Proverbs 3:4 | וְ/שֵֽׂכֶל | vesekhel | and understanding |