Biblica Analytica
H5533A Hebrew

סָכַן

sa.khan

to endanger

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to endanger
Transliteration
sa.khan
Strong's Number
H5533A
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Emotion & Attitude

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "sa.khan" (H5533A) means "to endanger." Its semantic domain is Emotion & Attitude, suggesting that it is related to feelings or states of being. This word is used only once in the Bible, indicating its relatively rare usage in the Hebrew language. Given its definition, "sa.khan" likely conveys a sense of risk or vulnerability. It may be used to describe a situation where someone or something is exposed to harm or danger. The fact that it is part of the Emotion & Attitude domain implies that it may also be used to describe emotional states, such as fear or anxiety, that arise from a sense of endangerment. In the context of the Bible, the single occurrence of "sa.khan" suggests that it may be used to highlight a specific moment or situation where someone or something is at risk. Its rarity and limited usage in the Hebrew language make it a unique and potentially significant word in the biblical narrative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H5533A
Lemma
סָכַן
Transliteration
sa.khan
Definition
to endanger
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text