Strong's Lexicon shoqeth: Trough, Watering Trough Original Word: שֹׁקֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקָה (shaqah), meaning "to give drink" or "to water." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "shoqeth" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept is more culturally specific to the Hebrew context. However, related themes of provision and care can be found in Greek terms like ποτίζω (potizō, Strong's G4222), meaning "to give drink." Usage: The term "shoqeth" refers to a trough or a receptacle used for watering animals. It is a practical item used in agricultural and pastoral settings, where livestock such as sheep, goats, and camels are provided with water. The word emphasizes the provision and care for animals, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, livestock were vital to the economy and daily life. Watering troughs were essential for sustaining the health and productivity of animals. These troughs were often made of stone or wood and placed near wells or springs. The act of watering animals was a daily task, often performed by women or younger family members, as seen in the biblical narrative of Rebekah at the well (Genesis 24). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaqah Definition watering trough NASB Translation trough (1), troughs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֹׁ֫קֶת, [שֵׁ֫קֶת] noun feminine watering-trough (Ges§ 95f BaZMG xli (1887), 605; Arabic  irrigating canal,  watering-place, drinking vessel); — absolute ׳הַשּׁ Genesis 24:20 (J); plural construct שִׁקֲתוֺת הַמַּיִם Genesis 30:38 (J). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance trough From shaqah; a trough (for watering) -- trough. see HEBREW shaqah Forms and Transliterations בְּשִֽׁקֲת֣וֹת בשקתות הַשֹּׁ֔קֶת השקת bə·ši·qă·ṯō·wṯ beshikaTot bəšiqăṯōwṯ haš·šō·qeṯ hashShoket haššōqeṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 24:20 HEB: כַּדָּהּ֙ אֶל־ הַשֹּׁ֔קֶת וַתָּ֥רָץ ע֛וֹד NAS: her jar into the trough, and ran KJV: her pitcher into the trough, and ran INT: her jar into the trough and ran back Genesis 30:38 2 Occurrences |
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