Original Word: שְׁאָל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Sh'al
Pronunciation: sheh-ahl'
Phonetic Spelling: (sheh-awl')
Definition: To ask, inquire, request
Meaning: Sheal

Sheal

From sha'al; request; Sheal, an Israelite -- Sheal.

see HEBREW sha'al

Word Origin
from shaal
Definition
an Isr. with a foreign wife
NASB Translation
Sheal (1).

שְׁאָל proper name, masculine with foreign wife, Ezra 10:29, ᵐ5 Σαλουια, ᵐ5^L Ασσαηλ.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁאַל (sha'al), meaning "to ask" or "to inquire."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Sheal, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. However, the concept of "asking" or "inquiring," related to the root שָׁאַל, can be linked to Greek words such as ἐρωτάω (erōtaō • Strong's Greek 2065), which means "to ask" or "to question."

Usage: The name Sheal appears in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community, specifically in the context of the return from Babylonian exile.

Context: • Sheal is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the individuals who returned from the Babylonian exile. In Nehemiah 3:29, Sheal is noted as the father of Meshullam, who was involved in the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. The passage highlights the collaborative effort of various families and individuals in restoring the city, emphasizing the communal dedication to reestablishing their homeland and religious practices. The mention of Sheal, though brief, situates him within the broader narrative of restoration and renewal that characterizes the post-exilic period. This context underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the Jewish community, as well as the collective responsibility in fulfilling God's promises to His people.

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