8249. shiqquv
Lexicon
shiqquv: Lying down, rest, repose

Original Word: שִׁקֻּו
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shiqquv
Pronunciation: shik-KOOV
Phonetic Spelling: (shif-koov')
Definition: Lying down, rest, repose
Meaning: a draught

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
drink

From shaqah; (plural collective) a draught -- drink.

see HEBREW shaqah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as shiqquy, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקָה (shaqah), which means "to give to drink" or "to irrigate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 4221: ποτήριον (potērion) • meaning "cup" or "drinking vessel," often used in the New Testament to symbolize a portion or share, particularly in the context of the Last Supper or the cup of suffering.
Strong's Greek Number 4095: πίνω (pinō) • meaning "to drink," which is used in various contexts in the New Testament, including literal drinking and metaphorical uses related to spiritual nourishment or judgment.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term שִׁקֻּו (shikku), its origins, and its significance within the biblical text, offering insights into the cultural and theological implications of drinking and sharing beverages in ancient Israelite society.

Usage: The term שִׁקֻּו (shikku) is used in the context of providing or receiving a drink, often in a ceremonial or significant setting.

Context: The Hebrew term שִׁקֻּו (shikku) appears in the context of ancient Hebrew culture where the act of giving or receiving a drink held both practical and symbolic significance. In biblical times, water and other beverages were precious commodities, and the act of sharing a draught could symbolize hospitality, covenant, or blessing. The root שָׁקָה (shaqah) emphasizes the action of quenching thirst or providing refreshment, which is a recurring theme in biblical narratives. The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its occurrences highlight moments of divine provision or human generosity.

Forms and Transliterations
וְ֝שִׁקֻּוַ֗י ושקוי veshikkuVai wə·šiq·qu·way wəšiqquway
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 102:9
HEB: כַּלֶּ֣חֶם אָכָ֑לְתִּי וְ֝שִׁקֻּוַ֗י בִּבְכִ֥י מָסָֽכְתִּי׃
KJV: and mingled my drink with weeping,
INT: bread have eaten my drink weeping and mingled

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8249
1 Occurrence


wə·šiq·qu·way — 1 Occ.















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