Lexicon skiyah: Covering, Veil Original Word: שְׂכִיָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance picture Feminine from the same as Sekuw; a conspicuous object -- picture. see HEBREW Sekuw Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׂכִיָּה] noun feminine very dubious, only plural construct הַחֶמְדָּה שְׂכִיּוֺת Isaiah 2:16: perhaps General term, ᵑ9 quod visu pulchrum est, GesComm 'köstliche Anblicke,' compare De; others refer to imagery (compare מַשְׂכִּית; as attracting the gaze) Checomm RV Du; watchtowers (see Aramaic) Ew Di RVm; standards (as conspicuous) Thes; ships (id.) (Bennett [private letter], and now GunkSchöpfung 50 CheHParticiple Marti, compare "" אֳנִיּוֺת; SS Bu Job 40:31 proposes שְׂפִינֹת = ׳ס ships). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂכָה (sakah), meaning "to look at" or "to behold."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that corresponds to the specific Hebrew term שְׂכִיָּה. However, Greek terms related to visibility or prominence, such as φανερός (phaneros, Strong's Greek 5318, meaning "visible" or "manifest"), may capture similar concepts in the New Testament context. Usage: The term שְׂכִיָּה is used in the context of describing something that is prominent or easily seen, often in a metaphorical sense. Context: The Hebrew word שְׂכִיָּה (sekiyyah) appears in the context of describing objects or entities that are meant to be conspicuous or serve as a point of focus. This term is used to convey the idea of something that is not only visible but also significant in its appearance or function. In the biblical narrative, such objects could serve as symbols or reminders of divine presence or action. The usage of שְׂכִיָּה underscores the importance of visibility and recognition in the communication of spiritual truths and divine messages. The term is relatively rare, indicating its specific application to contexts where the conspicuous nature of an object is of particular importance. Forms and Transliterations שְׂכִיּ֥וֹת שכיות śə·ḵî·yō·wṯ sechiYot śəḵîyōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 2:16 HEB: וְעַ֖ל כָּל־ שְׂכִיּ֥וֹת הַחֶמְדָּֽה׃ NAS: all the beautiful craft. KJV: and upon all pleasant pictures. INT: and against all craft the beautiful 1 Occurrence |
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