סָכָל
sa.khal (H5530)
fool
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "סָכָל" (sākhal) is defined as a "fool." As it appears 7 times in the Bible, it's clear this word has significant importance in the Hebrew language. The meaning of "סָכָל" is straightforward, referring to someone who lacks mental acuity or wisdom. Its range of usage highlights its versatility, with the word applied to both individuals (e.g., a single person) and groups (e.g., a collective of fools). The word's negative connotation indicates that being a fool is not something to aspire to, but rather a state to be avoided. The fact that this word appears only 7 times in the Bible suggests it's a strong, intentional choice used to convey a specific message or idea. This frequency may imply that foolishness is a serious concern in the Hebrew worldview, deserving of emphasis and attention.
AI synthesis uses only provided lexicon data -- never training knowledge.
Who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will have rule over all of my labor in which I have labored, and in which I have shown myself wise under the sun. This also is vanity.
Don’t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?
Yes also when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn’t know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
“For my people are foolish. They don’t know me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are skillful in doing evil, but they don’t know how to do good.”
‘Hear this now, foolish people without understanding, who have eyes, and don’t see, who have ears, and don’t hear: