Strong's Lexicon semikah: Laying on of hands, ordination Original Word: שְׂמִיכָה Word Origin: Derived from the root סָמַךְ (samak), meaning "to lean, lay, rest, support." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1936 (epitithēmi): To lay upon, to place upon - G5495 (cheir): Hand, by the agency of someone Usage: The term "semikah" primarily refers to the act of laying hands on someone or something, symbolizing the transfer of authority, blessing, or responsibility. In the Old Testament, it is often associated with the ordination of priests and the sacrificial system, where hands were laid on the head of a sacrificial animal to symbolize the transfer of sin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the practice of semikah was a significant ritual act. It was used in various contexts, including the ordination of leaders and priests, as seen in the consecration of Joshua by Moses (Numbers 27:18-23). The laying on of hands was also a critical component of the sacrificial system, where it symbolized the identification of the offerer with the sacrifice (Leviticus 1:4). This act was a profound expression of faith and obedience, acknowledging God's sovereignty and the need for atonement. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps rug, thick coverlet NASB Translation rug (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׂמִיכָה noun feminine rug or thick coverlet (?); — absolute Judges 4:18 (see GFM). שׂמל (√ of following; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mantle From camak; a run (as sustaining the Oriental sitter) -- mantle. see HEBREW camak Forms and Transliterations בַּשְּׂמִיכָֽה׃ בשמיכה׃ baś·śə·mî·ḵāh bassemiChah baśśəmîḵāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 4:18 HEB: הָאֹ֔הֱלָה וַתְּכַסֵּ֖הוּ בַּשְּׂמִיכָֽה׃ NAS: and she covered him with a rug. KJV: she covered him with a mantle. INT: the tent covered A rug 1 Occurrence |
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enclose, envelope; 
cloak, Lane1600 DozyVetements, 59 f., 232 f.). 
