Dictionary entry

H7592

BDB Glosses with Strong's Numbers

H7592שָׁאַלask, inquire

Qal .

1 .

a . ask, ask for

b . specif. ask as a fovour, for temporary use, i.e. borrow

c . in weakened sense, seek, desire (late)

2 .

a . inquire of

b . inquire of, consult, deity, oracle, etc.

c . in weakened sense, seek, desire (late)

Niph . ask for oneself

Pi .

1 . inquire carefully

2 . beg, practise beggary

Hiph . (prop. let one ask [successfully], give, or lend, on request, then) grant, make over to (as a favour, with or without request)