Strong's Lexicon shiqquy: Drink, irrigation, watering Original Word: שִׁקּוּי Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקָה (shaqah), meaning "to give drink" or "to water." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent related to the concept of watering or providing drink is 4222 (ποτίζω, potizō), which means "to give to drink" or "to water." Usage: The term "shiqquy" refers to the act of providing water, often in the context of irrigation or giving drink. It is used to describe the process of watering plants or providing necessary hydration to sustain life. In a broader sense, it can symbolize nourishment and sustenance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, water was a precious resource, essential for agriculture and daily life. The arid climate made irrigation a critical practice for successful farming. The concept of "shiqquy" would have been familiar to the Israelites, who relied on rain and irrigation to grow crops and sustain livestock. Watering was not only a practical necessity but also held spiritual significance, often symbolizing God's provision and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaqah Definition a drink NASB Translation drink (2), refreshment (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁקּוּי noun [masculine] drink (Ba§ 102 d); — לְעַצְמוֺתֶיךָ ׳שׁ Proverbs 3:8 drink (figurative for refreshment) to thy bones (compare verb Pu`al); plural suffix שִׁקֻּוַי (Ol§ 186 b) Psalm 102:10 (+לֶחֶם va) שִׁקּוּיָ֑י Hosea 2:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drink, marrow From shaqah; a beverage; moisture, i.e. (figuratively) refreshment -- drink, marrow. see HEBREW shaqah Forms and Transliterations וְ֝שִׁקּ֗וּי וְשִׁקּוּיָֽי׃ ושקוי ושקויי׃ veshikKui veshikkuYai wə·šiq·qū·yāy wə·šiq·qui wəšiqqui wəšiqqūyāyLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 3:8 HEB: תְּהִ֣י לְשָׁרֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝שִׁקּ֗וּי לְעַצְמוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ NAS: to your body And refreshment to your bones. KJV: to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. INT: become to your body and refreshment to your bones Hosea 2:5 2 Occurrences |
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