שְׁכַח
she.khach
“to find”
Definition
to discover (literally or figuratively)
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7911 (שָׁכַח) through the idea of disclosure of a covered or forgotten thing;
- to find 1a) (Aphel) to find 1b) (Ithp'al) to be found
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Occurrences
שְׁכַח appears 10 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Arioch hastily brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who will tell the king the interpretation.”
There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods.Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king,
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.
that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.
And a scroll was found in the fortress of Ecbatana, in the province of Media, with the following written on it:Memorandum:
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