Strong's Lexicon shegal: Queen, consort Original Word: שֵׁגָל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to copulate Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "shegal," as it is a specific Hebrew term. However, the concept of a queen or consort can be related to Greek terms like "βασίλισσα" (basilissa), meaning queen. Usage: The term "shegal" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a queen or consort, often implying a woman of high status or royal connection. It is a term that denotes a woman who holds a significant position, typically as the wife of a king. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, queens and consorts held important roles within the royal court. They were often involved in political alliances and could wield considerable influence. The term "shegal" reflects the status and dignity associated with such a position. In the context of the Israelite monarchy, the queen or consort would have been a key figure in the royal household, sometimes involved in governance or religious activities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shegal Definition (royal) consort NASB Translation wives (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wife (Aramaic) corresponding to shegal; a (legitimate) queen -- wife. see HEBREW shegal Forms and Transliterations שֵֽׁגְלָתָ֣ךְ שֵׁגְלָתֵ֖הּ שגלתה שגלתך šê·ḡə·lā·ṯāḵ šê·ḡə·lā·ṯêh šêḡəlāṯāḵ šêḡəlāṯêh shegelaTach shegelaTehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:2 HEB: מַלְכָּא֙ וְרַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי שֵׁגְלָתֵ֖הּ וּלְחֵנָתֵֽהּ׃ NAS: and his nobles, his wives and his concubines KJV: and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, INT: the king and his nobles his wives and his concubines Daniel 5:3 Daniel 5:23 3 Occurrences |
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