סָכַן

sa.khanVerbH5533

to endanger

From: probably a denominative from H7915 (שַׂכִּין);

Short Definition

properly, to cut, i.e. damage; also to grow (causatively, make) poor

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to incur danger 1a) (Niphal) to endanger oneself

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ecclesiastes
1
Isaiah
1

Key Passages

  • Ecclesiastes 10:9
  • Isaiah 40:20

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