כָּסַל (kâçal) — Be Foolish

Hebrew word study: כָּסַל (kâçal), Strong's H3688. properly, to be fat, i.e. (figuratively) silly

HebrewStrong's H3688
Quick definition
Hebrew word
כָּסַל (kâçal)
Pronounced: kaw-sal'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, to be fat, i.e. (figuratively) silly

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: be foolish.

Where this word appears

Strong's H3688 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Jeremiah 10:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and they may be foolish ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וְיִכְסָלוּ ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Jeremiah 10:8 — וְיִכְסָלוּ — and they may be foolish

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H3684 כְּסִיל (kᵉçîyl), H3689 כֶּסֶל (keçel), H3692 כִּסְלוֹן (Kiçlôwn), H3693 כְּסָלוֹן (Kᵉçâlôwn), H3694 כְּסֻלּוֹת (Kᵉçullôwth), H5528 סָכַל (çâkal).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does kâçal (H3688) mean?

Properly, to be fat, i.e. (figuratively) silly.

How is H3688 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H3688 as: be foolish..

How often does כָּסַל (kâçal) appear?

Strong's H3688 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Jeremiah 10:8.