Strong's Lexicon sheken: To dwell, to abide, to reside Original Word: שְׁכַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2730 (katoikeo): to dwell, to inhabit - G4637 (skenoo): to tabernacle, to dwell Usage: The Hebrew verb "sheken" primarily means to dwell or reside. It conveys the idea of settling down or inhabiting a place. In the context of the Old Testament, it often refers to God's presence dwelling among His people, as well as the physical act of living in a particular location. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of dwelling was deeply significant. It was not merely about physical residence but also about relationship and presence. The Israelites understood God's dwelling among them as a sign of His covenant and favor. The Tabernacle and later the Temple were central to this understanding, as they were seen as the earthly dwelling places of God's presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shakan Definition to dwell NASB Translation dwell (1), lodged (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cause to dwell, have habitation (Aramaic) corresponding to shakan -- cause to dwell, have habitation. see HEBREW shakan Forms and Transliterations יִשְׁכְּנָ֖ן ישכנן שַׁכִּ֧ן שכן šak·kin šakkin shakKin yiš·kə·nān yishkeNan yiškənānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:12 HEB: וֵֽאלָהָ֞א דִּ֣י שַׁכִּ֧ן שְׁמֵ֣הּ תַּמָּ֗ה NAS: has caused His name to dwell there KJV: that hath caused his name to dwell there INT: may the God who to dwell his name there Daniel 4:21 2 Occurrences |
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