Strong’s H8254

שָׁקַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shaqal

Pronunciation

shah-KAHL

Definition

To weigh, to measure, to balance

Meaning

to suspend, poise

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shaqal" primarily means to weigh or measure something, often in the context of determining value or worth. It is used both literally, in the sense of weighing physical objects, and metaphorically, in terms of evaluating actions or decisions.

Bible references

Genesis 23:16;Exodus 22:17;2 Samuel 14:26;2 Samuel 18:12;1 Kings 20:39;Ezra 8:25;Ezra 8:26;Ezra 8:29;Ezra 8:33;Esther 3:9;Esther 4:7;Job 6:2;Job 6:2;Job 28:15;Job 31:6;Isaiah 33:18;Isaiah 40:12;Isaiah 46:6;Isaiah 55:2;Jeremiah 32:9;Jeremiah 32:10;Zechariah 11:12