Strong's Lexicon sheken: Neighbor, inhabitant Original Word: שֶׁכֶן Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַן (shakan), meaning "to dwell" or "to reside." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4139 (πλησίον, plēsion) - Often translated as "neighbor" in the New Testament, reflecting similar themes of community and relational ethics. Usage: The Hebrew word "sheken" primarily refers to a neighbor or someone who dwells nearby. It is used to describe individuals who live in close proximity to one another, emphasizing the social and communal aspects of living in a community. The term can also extend to mean an inhabitant of a particular place, highlighting the relationship between people and their dwelling places. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of "neighbor" was deeply rooted in the community's social fabric. Neighbors were expected to live in harmony, support one another, and uphold communal values. The Torah contains numerous laws and commandments that govern the treatment of neighbors, reflecting the importance of maintaining peace and justice within the community. The idea of being a good neighbor was not only a social expectation but also a spiritual obligation, as it was seen as a reflection of one's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originanother reading for shakan, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֵׁ֫כֶן?] noun masculine dwelling; — suffix שִׁכְנוֺ Deuteronomy 12:5 (compare שכן dwelling Ecclus 14:25), but see v Pi`el above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance habitation From shakan; a residence -- habitation. see HEBREW shakan Forms and Transliterations לְשִׁכְנ֥וֹ לשכנו lə·šiḵ·nōw leshichNo ləšiḵnōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 12:5 HEB: שְׁמ֖וֹ שָׁ֑ם לְשִׁכְנ֥וֹ תִדְרְשׁ֖וּ וּבָ֥אתָ KJV: his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, INT: his name there his habitation shall seek shall come 1 Occurrence |
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