How to Pronounce Maskil

MAHS-kil

Maskil is pronounced MAHS-kil: two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: MAS-kil.

What does Maskil mean?

Maskil means “instruction” (Hebrew).

What is Maskil?

Maskil is the modern transliteration of Maschil, a heading that stands over thirteen psalms, among them the psalm of David that begins Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven (Psalms 32:1). It also opens the psalm of the sons of Korah on the hart that panteth after the water brooks (Psalms 42:1).

Also pronounced

MAS-kil

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