# שָׂכַל (sakhal) Israeli respelling: sa-khal. Hear on Google uses modern Hebrew. Strong’s H7919. 63 Old Testament occurrences. to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent King James renderings: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly. Lexicon: Strong’s Hebrew, public domain. The derived file is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrew/sakhal-h7919 ## Occurrences - [Genesis 3:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/genesis/3/6) — And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, sh… - [Genesis 48:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/genesis/48/14) — And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guid… - [Deuteronomy 29:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/deuteronomy/29/9) — Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do. - [Deuteronomy 32:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/deuteronomy/32/29) — O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! - [Joshua 1:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/joshua/1/7) — Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: tu… - [Joshua 1:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/joshua/1/8) — This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do accor… - [1 Samuel 18:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-samuel/18/5) — And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in th… - [1 Samuel 18:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-samuel/18/14) — And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. - [1 Samuel 18:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-samuel/18/15) — Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. - [1 Samuel 18:30](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-samuel/18/30) — Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all… - [1 Kings 2:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-kings/2/3) — And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testim… - [2 Kings 18:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-kings/18/7) — And the LORD was with him; and he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not. - [1 Chronicles 28:19](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-chronicles/28/19) — All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern. - [2 Chronicles 30:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/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… - [Nehemiah 8:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/nehemiah/8/13) — And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe… - [Nehemiah 9:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/nehemiah/9/20) — Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst. - [Job 22:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/job/22/2) — Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? - [Job 34:27](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/job/34/27) — Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways: - [Job 34:35](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/job/34/35) — Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom. - [Psalms 2:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/2/10) — Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. - [Psalms 14:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/14/2) — The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. - [Psalms 32:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/32/8) — I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. - [Psalms 36:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/36/3) — The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. - [Psalms 41:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/41/1) — Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. - [Psalms 47:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/47/7) — For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. - [Psalms 53:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/53/2) — God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God. - [Psalms 64:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/64/9) — And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing. - [Psalms 94:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/94/8) — Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise? - [Psalms 101:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/101/2) — I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. - [Psalms 106:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/106/7) — Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the… - [Psalms 119:99](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/psalms/119/99) — I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. - [Proverbs 1:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/1/3) — To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; - [Proverbs 10:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/10/5) — He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. - [Proverbs 10:19](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/10/19) — In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. - [Proverbs 14:35](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/14/35) — The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. - [Proverbs 15:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/15/24) — The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. - [Proverbs 16:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/16/20) — He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. - [Proverbs 16:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/16/23) — The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. - [Proverbs 17:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/17/2) — A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. - [Proverbs 17:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/17/8) — A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. - [Proverbs 19:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/19/14) — House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. - [Proverbs 21:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/21/11) — When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. - [Proverbs 21:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/21/12) — The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. - [Proverbs 21:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/proverbs/21/16) — The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. - [Isaiah 41:20](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/isaiah/41/20) — That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel ha… - [Isaiah 44:18](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/isaiah/44/18) — They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand. - [Isaiah 52:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/isaiah/52/13) — Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. - [Jeremiah 3:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/jeremiah/3/15) — And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. - [Jeremiah 9:24](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/jeremiah/9/24) — But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment,… - [Jeremiah 10:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/jeremiah/10/21) — For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered. - [Jeremiah 20:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/jeremiah/20/11) — But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly… - [Jeremiah 23:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/jeremiah/23/5) — Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execu… - [Jeremiah 50:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/jeremiah/50/9) — For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselv… - [Daniel 1:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/1/4) — Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and suc… - [Daniel 1:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/1/17) — As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and d… - [Daniel 9:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/9/13) — As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn… - [Daniel 9:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/9/22) — And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. - [Daniel 9:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/9/25) — Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince s… - [Daniel 11:33](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/11/33) — And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil,… - [Daniel 11:35](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/11/35) — And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is… - [Daniel 12:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/12/3) — And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ev… - [Daniel 12:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/daniel/12/10) — Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise… - [Amos 5:13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/amos/5/13) — Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.