5522. Sikkuth

Lexicon

Sikkuth: Sikkuth

Original Word: סִכּוּת
Part of Speech: Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration: cikkuwth
Pronunciation: sik-KOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (sik-kooth')
Definition: Sikkuth
Meaning: an, booth

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

tabernacle

Feminine of cak; an (idolatrous) booth -- tabernacle.

see HEBREW cak

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably 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), Schr^{SK 1874, 332}; COT AM 5, 26, compare Tiele^{Geschichte. 528} Bae^{Rel 239} Rogers^{Ency. Bib. 749} (Vrss Thes and others = סֻכָּה, סֻכּוֺת).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָכַךְ (sakak), meaning "to cover" or "to weave."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4633: σκηνή (skēnē) • tent, tabernacle, booth.
• Strong's Greek Number 4634: σκηνοπηγία (skēnopēgia) • the Feast of Tabernacles, the festival of booths.

These Greek terms are used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to convey similar concepts of temporary dwelling and the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles, drawing a parallel between the Hebrew and Greek traditions in biblical texts.

Usage: The term סִכּוּת is used in the context of a booth or a shelter, often associated with temporary dwellings or structures.

Context: סִכּוּת (Sikkut) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term for a booth or temporary shelter. This word is notably used in the context of the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), where the Israelites were commanded to dwell in booths for seven days as a reminder of their ancestors' journey through the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt. The booth, or סִכּוּת, symbolizes both the transitory nature of life and God's provision and protection during the Israelites' journey.

The concept of סִכּוּת is deeply rooted in the agricultural and religious practices of ancient Israel. During the Feast of Tabernacles, the booths were constructed from branches and leaves, providing a physical representation of the temporary shelters used by the Israelites. This practice served as a tangible reminder of their dependence on God and His faithfulness throughout their history.

In the broader biblical narrative, the use of סִכּוּת underscores themes of humility, reliance on divine providence, and the transient nature of human existence. It invites reflection on the journey of faith and the assurance of God's presence and protection.

Forms and Transliterations

סִכּ֣וּת סכות sik·kūṯ sikKut sikkūṯ

Englishman'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

Strong's Hebrew 5522
1 Occurrence

sik·kūṯ — 1 Occ.