Lexicon nishkah: Chamber, Room Original Word: נִשְׁכָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chamber For lishkah; a cell -- chamber. see HEBREW lishkah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nashak Definition a chamber NASB Translation chambers (1), quarters (1), room (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נִשְׁכָּה noun feminine chamber (rare "" of לִשְׁכָּה, q. v.; compare WSG 67); — absolute ׳נ Nehemiah 13:7, suffix נִשְׁכָּתוֺ Nehemiah 3:30, both rooms of individuals; plural absolute נְשָׁכוֺת Nehemiah 12:44 (Chronicles) = treasuries, storehouses. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root נָשַׁךְ (nashak), meaning "to bite" or "to lend on interest," though the connection to the root is not directly evident in the meaning of the noun.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for נִשְׁכָּה in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of temple chambers is more specific to the Hebrew context. However, related Greek terms might include those referring to rooms or chambers in a general sense, such as ταμεῖον (tameion), meaning "inner room" or "storehouse," though this is not a direct translation. Usage: The term נִשְׁכָּה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe specific rooms or chambers, particularly those associated with temple or palace complexes. These chambers were often used for storage or as living quarters for priests and other temple officials. Context: The Hebrew term נִשְׁכָּה (nishkah) appears in the context of ancient Israelite architecture, particularly in descriptions of the temple and its associated structures. These chambers were integral to the functioning of the temple, serving as storage spaces for offerings, tithes, and other temple necessities. They also provided living quarters for priests and Levites who served in the temple. The use of נִשְׁכָּה highlights the organized and multifaceted nature of temple operations, reflecting the importance of maintaining order and provision within the sacred precincts. The term underscores the practical aspects of worship and the need for dedicated spaces to support religious activities. Forms and Transliterations הַנְּשָׁכ֗וֹת הנשכות נִשְׁכָּ֔ה נִשְׁכָּתֽוֹ׃ נשכה נשכתו׃ han·nə·šā·ḵō·wṯ hannəšāḵōwṯ hanneshaChot niš·kā·ṯōw niš·kāh nishKah nishkaTo niškāh niškāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:30 HEB: בֶּ֣רֶכְיָ֔ה נֶ֖גֶד נִשְׁכָּתֽוֹ׃ ס NAS: in front of his own quarters. KJV: of Berechiah over against his chamber. INT: of Berechiah front quarters Nehemiah 12:44 Nehemiah 13:7 3 Occurrences |
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