Original Word: שְׁכוֹל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shkowl
Pronunciation: sheh-KOHL
Phonetic Spelling: (shek-ole')
Definition: Bereavement, loss, childlessness
Meaning: bereavement

loss of children, spoiling

Infinitive of shakol; bereavement -- loss of children, spoiling.

see HEBREW shakol

Word Origin
from shakol
Definition
bereavement, loss of children
NASB Translation
bereavement (1), loss of children (2).

שְׁכוֺל noun [masculine] bereavement, loss of children; — ׳לֹא אֵדַע שׁ Isaiah 47:8 ("" אַלְמָנָה), compare Isaiah 47:9; figurative Psalm 35:12.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַל (shakal), which means to be bereaved or to suffer the loss of children.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for שְׁכוֹל (shekol) in the Strong's Greek Concordance, the concept of bereavement and loss is expressed in the New Testament through various terms related to mourning and grief, such as πένθος (penthos • Strong's Greek 3997), which means mourning or sorrow. These terms capture the emotional and spiritual dimensions of loss similar to those conveyed by שְׁכוֹל in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: The term שְׁכוֹל (shekol) is used in the context of mourning or experiencing the loss of offspring. It is a noun that conveys the deep sorrow and grief associated with such a loss.

Context: • שְׁכוֹל (shekol) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the profound grief and mourning that accompanies the loss of children. This term is often associated with the intense emotional and social impact of such a loss in ancient Israelite society. The concept of bereavement in the biblical context extends beyond personal sorrow, affecting familial and communal structures.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to illustrate the depth of despair and the cultural significance of childbearing and lineage. The loss of children was not only a personal tragedy but also a disruption of one's legacy and future security.
• The term is found in passages that highlight the vulnerability and fragility of human life, serving as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of earthly existence. It underscores the importance of children in the continuation of family lines and the fulfillment of divine promises.

שְׁכ֣וֹל שְׁכֽוֹל׃ שכול שכול׃ šə·ḵō·wl šəḵōwl sheCholInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts