Strong’s H5619

סָקַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

caqal

Pronunciation

sah-KAHL

Definition

To stone, to pelt with stones

Meaning

to be weighty

Usage

The Hebrew verb "saqal" primarily means to stone or to pelt with stones. It is often used in the context of executing judgment or punishment, particularly in the form of capital punishment for certain transgressions as prescribed in the Mosaic Law. The act of stoning was a communal activity, involving the participation of the community in carrying out the sentence.

Bible references

Exodus 8:26;Exodus 17:4;Exodus 19:13;Exodus 19:13;Exodus 21:28;Exodus 21:28;Exodus 21:29;Exodus 21:32;Deuteronomy 13:10;Deuteronomy 17:5;Deuteronomy 22:21;Deuteronomy 22:24;Joshua 7:25;1 Samuel 30:6;2 Samuel 16:6;2 Samuel 16:13;1 Kings 21:10;1 Kings 21:13;1 Kings 21:14;1 Kings 21:15;Isaiah 5:2;Isaiah 62:10