Strong's Lexicon Sikkuth: Sikkuth Original Word: סִכּוּת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cover or protect. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Sikkuth in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific name for a deity mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Sikkuth is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a deity worshiped by some Israelites, often associated with idolatry and false worship. It is mentioned in the context of condemnation for the worship of foreign gods, highlighting the Israelites' departure from the worship of Yahweh. Cultural and Historical Background: Sikkuth is believed to be a deity associated with the Assyrian or Babylonian pantheon, possibly linked to the god Adar or Ninurta. The worship of Sikkuth, along with other foreign deities, was a result of cultural syncretism, where the Israelites adopted religious practices from surrounding nations. This was a common issue during periods of Israelite history when they were influenced by neighboring cultures, leading to a dilution of their monotheistic faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition a foreign god NASB Translation Sikkuth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סִכּוּת proper name, of a divinity Amos 5:26 read probably *סַכּוּת, = Assyrian Sakkut (epithet of Adar-Ninip = Saturn), SchrSK 1874, 332; COT AM 5, 26, compare TieleGeschichte. 528 BaeRel 239 RogersEncy. Bib. 749 (Vrss Thes and others = סֻכָּה, סֻכּוֺת). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tabernacle Feminine of cak; an (idolatrous) booth -- tabernacle. see HEBREW cak Forms and Transliterations סִכּ֣וּת סכות sik·kūṯ sikKut sikkūṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Amos 5:26 HEB: וּנְשָׂאתֶ֗ם אֵ֚ת סִכּ֣וּת מַלְכְּכֶ֔ם וְאֵ֖ת NAS: You also carried along Sikkuth your king KJV: But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch INT: carried Sikkuth Molech and Kiyyun 1 Occurrence |
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