◄ H5531 ►
שׂכלוּת סכלוּת
Transliteration
cikluwth; sik-looth' or sikluwth (Ecclesiastes 1:17)
Pronunciation
sikAlooth'
Parts of Speech
n m
Root Word (Etymology)
from 5528
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: 1493c, 1493d
KJV Translation Count — 7x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: folly (5), foolishness (2)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. folly, foolishness
Strong's Definitions
cikluwth, sik-looth'; or sikluwth, (Ecclesiastes 1:17) sik-looth'; from 5528; silliness: — folly, foolishness.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and H5531: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.
I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on H5531, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.
And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and H5531: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.
Then I saw that wisdom excelleth H5531, as far as light excelleth darkness.
I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of H5531, even of H5531 and madness:
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little H5531 him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is H5531: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.