סָכַן

sa.khanto endangerHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

probably a denominative from H7915; properly, to cut, i.e. damage; also to grow (causatively, make) poor
Traditional renderings: endanger, impoverish.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Ecclesiastes 10:9יִסָּ֥כֶן · endangers himself
    The one who quarries stones may be injured by them, and he who splits logs endangers himself.
  2. Isaiah 40:20הַֽמְסֻכָּ֣ן · One lacking
    One lacking such an offering chooses wood that will not rot. He seeks a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple.