Strong’s H7777

שׁוּעָל

Part of speech

proper name, of a location; proper name, masculine

Transliteration

Shuw`al

Pronunciation

shoo-ahl'

Definition

Fox

Meaning

Shual

Usage

The Hebrew word "Shuw'al" refers to a fox, a small carnivorous mammal known for its cunning and stealth. In the Bible, foxes are often used metaphorically to describe sly or destructive behavior. They are depicted as animals that can cause ruin, particularly in vineyards, symbolizing subtle and insidious threats.

Bible references

1 Samuel 13:17;1 Chronicles 7:36