Definition
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7592
Traditional renderings: ask, demand, require.
Traditional renderings: ask, demand, require.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שְׁאֵל:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Ezra 5:9שְׁאֵ֙לְנָא֙ · we questionedSo we questioned the elders and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?”
- Ezra 5:10שְׁאֵ֥לְנָא · asked forWe also asked for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information.
- Ezra 7:21יִ֠שְׁאֲלֶנְכוֹן · may require of youI, King Artaxerxes, decree to all the treasurers west of the Euphrates: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, may require of you, it must be provided promptly,
- Daniel 2:10שְׁאֵ֔ל · has ever askedThe astrologers answered the king, “No one on earth can do what the king requests! No king, however great and powerful, has ever asked anything like this of any magician, enchanter, or astrologer.
- Daniel 2:11שָׁאֵל֙ · requestsWhat the king requests is so difficult that no one can tell it to him except the gods, whose dwelling is not with mortals.”
- Daniel 2:27שָׁאֵ֔ל · inquiresDaniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires.