Lexicon sheqaarurah: Falsehood, Deception Original Word: שְׁקַעְרוּרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hollow strake From shaqa'; a depression -- hollow strake. see HEBREW shaqa' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qearah Definition depression, hollow NASB Translation depressions (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁקַעֲרוּרָה] noun feminine depression, hollow (on formation see Ges§ 55f); — plural שְׁקַעֲרוּרֹת Leviticus 14:37 in wall. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקַע (shaqa), which means "to sink" or "to subside."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for שְׁקַעְרוּרָה, as the concept of a physical depression or hollow may be expressed differently in Greek texts. However, related concepts might be found under Greek terms that describe geographical features or topographical terms. Usage: This term is used in the context of describing a physical depression or hollow in the ground. It is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a low-lying area. Context: The Hebrew word שְׁקַעְרוּרָה (sheqarurah) is a term that signifies a depression or hollow, often used to describe a physical feature of the landscape. The root שָׁקַע (shaqa) suggests the idea of sinking or subsiding, which aligns with the concept of a low-lying area. In the context of biblical geography, such depressions could be significant for various reasons, including their potential to collect water or serve as natural boundaries. The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, indicating that it may refer to specific or notable geographical features rather than common or widespread ones. Understanding the term within its biblical context provides insight into the ancient Near Eastern landscape and the ways in which the Israelites interacted with their environment. Forms and Transliterations שְׁקַֽעֲרוּרֹת֙ שקערורת šə·qa·‘ă·rū·rōṯ šəqa‘ărūrōṯ shekaaruRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 14:37 HEB: בְּקִירֹ֣ת הַבַּ֔יִת שְׁקַֽעֲרוּרֹת֙ יְרַקְרַקֹּ֔ת א֖וֹ NAS: reddish depressions and appears KJV: of the house with hollow strakes, greenish INT: the walls of the house depressions has greenish or 1 Occurrence |