Strong H7922שֵׂ֫כֶל

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Detailed definition

In the Bible

Strong H7922 appears in 16 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

• understanding7
• wisdom3
• discretion1
• knowledge1
• policy1
• prudence1
• sense1
• wise1

First verses

1. 1 Samuel 25:3
   Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.
2. 1 Chronicles 22:12
   Only the Lord give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the Lord thy God.
3. 1 Chronicles 26:14
   And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
4. 2 Chronicles 2:12
   Huram said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.
5. 2 Chronicles 30:22
   And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the Lord: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the Lord God of their fathers.
6. Ezra 8:18
   And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen;
7. Nehemiah 8:8
   So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
8. Job 17:4
   For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.
9. Psalms 111:10
   The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
10. Proverbs 3:4
    So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
11. Proverbs 12:8
    A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
12. Proverbs 13:15
    Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
13. Proverbs 16:22
    Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
14. Proverbs 19:11
    The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
15. Proverbs 23:9
    Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
16. Daniel 8:25
    And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

Occurrences by book

• 1 Samuel1
• 1 Chronicles2
• 2 Chronicles2
• Ezra1
• Nehemiah1
• Job1
• Psalms1
• Proverbs6
• Daniel1

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