שְׁאֵל

she.elVerbH7593

to ask

From: (Aramaic) corresponding to H7592 (שָׁאַל)

Short Definition

{to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand}

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to ask 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to ask for, request 1a2) to enquire for or about

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology A:V

DescriptionA:V

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Daniel
3
Ezra
3

Key Passages

  • Daniel 2:10
  • Daniel 2:11
  • Daniel 2:27
  • Ezra 5:9
  • Ezra 5:10

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