Strong's Lexicon shikkulim: Bereavement, Loss of Children Original Word: שִׁכֻּלִים Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַל (shakal), which means "to be bereaved" or "to suffer loss." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in terms like ἀτεκνία (ateknia), which also refers to childlessness or bereavement, though there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: The term "shikkulim" refers to the state of being bereaved, particularly in the context of losing children. It conveys a deep sense of sorrow and loss, often associated with the judgment or consequences of sin. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe the profound grief and emptiness experienced by parents who have lost their offspring. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, children were considered a blessing and a sign of God's favor. The loss of children was not only a personal tragedy but also a social and spiritual crisis. It was often seen as a sign of divine displeasure or judgment. The concept of "shikkulim" reflects the deep emotional and cultural significance of family and progeny in the biblical world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shakol Definition bereavement, childlessness NASB Translation bereaved (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׁכֻּלִים] noun plural abstract bereavement, childlessness; — בְּנֵי שִׁכֻּלָ֑יִךְ Isaiah 49:20 i.e. sons of thee, the bereaved. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to have after loss of others Plural from shakol; childlessness (by continued bereavements) -- to have after loss of others. see HEBREW shakol Forms and Transliterations שִׁכֻּלָ֑יִךְ שכליך shikkuLayich šik·ku·lā·yiḵ šikkulāyiḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 49:20 HEB: בְאָזְנַ֔יִךְ בְּנֵ֖י שִׁכֻּלָ֑יִךְ צַר־ לִ֥י NAS: The children of whom you were bereaved will yet KJV: The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall say INT: your ears the children were bereaved cramped the place 1 Occurrence |
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