Lexicon shikmah: Sycamore tree Original Word: שִׁכְמָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shoulder blade Feminine of shkem; the shoulder-bone -- shoulder blade. see HEBREW shkem NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of shekem, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שֶׁכֶם (shekem), meaning "shoulder" or "back."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2807, κλείς (kleis), which means "key" or "clasp." While the Greek term does not directly translate to "shoulderblade," it is related in the sense of being a part of the body that connects or holds together, much like the function of a key or clasp. The Greek term emphasizes the concept of connection and support, paralleling the role of the shoulder in bearing and supporting weight. Usage: This term is used in the context of describing the physical part of the body, particularly the shoulder area. It is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote the anatomical feature of the shoulder. Context: The Hebrew word שִׁכְמָה (shikmah) is a term that appears in the Old Testament, primarily used to describe the shoulderblade or shoulderbone. This word is closely related to the more commonly used שֶׁכֶם (shekem), which broadly refers to the shoulder or back. The shoulderblade is an essential part of the human anatomy, often symbolizing strength and burden-bearing in biblical literature. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, the shoulder was seen as a place of carrying loads, both literal and metaphorical. The term שִׁכְמָה is used to emphasize the physical aspect of the shoulder, highlighting its role in supporting and bearing weight. This anatomical reference can be found in various passages where the physicality of the body is described, underscoring the importance of the shoulder in daily life and labor. Forms and Transliterations מִשִּׁכְמָ֣ה משכמה miš·šiḵ·māh mishshichMah miššiḵmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 31:22 HEB: כְּ֭תֵפִי מִשִּׁכְמָ֣ה תִפּ֑וֹל וְ֝אֶזְרֹעִ֗י KJV: fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm INT: my shoulder blade fall and my arm 1 Occurrence |
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