Lexicon shoqeth: Trough, Watering Trough Original Word: שֹׁקֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance trough From shaqah; a trough (for watering) -- trough. see HEBREW shaqah 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 ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקַט (shakat), which means "to be quiet" or "to be at rest."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of rest or quietness is Strong's Greek Number G2270, ἡσυχία (hēsychia), which means "quietness" or "tranquility." While not directly related to a physical trough, the Greek term shares the underlying theme of rest and peace, which is inherent in the function of a trough as a place of provision and calm for animals. Usage: The term שֹׁקֶת is used in the context of a trough, particularly in agricultural settings where it serves as a container for water or feed for livestock. Context: The Hebrew word שֹׁקֶת (shoket) appears in the context of ancient agricultural practices, where it refers to a trough used for watering or feeding animals. This term is rooted in the concept of rest or quietness, as the trough provides a place where animals can peacefully drink or eat. The imagery of a trough is often associated with pastoral scenes, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of the biblical era. 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 |