Strong's Lexicon shiddah: Concubine, wife, or female companion Original Word: שִׁדָּה Word Origin: The origin of the word שִׁדָּה (shiddah) is uncertain, but it is a Hebrew term used in the Old Testament. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew word "shiddah," as it is a specific cultural term related to the practices of the ancient Near East. Usage: The term "shiddah" is used in the context of describing women, particularly in a royal or luxurious setting. It is often interpreted as referring to concubines or wives, highlighting their role in the harem of a king or a wealthy individual. The word suggests a sense of beauty, luxury, and status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, kings and wealthy men often had multiple wives and concubines, which were considered symbols of wealth and power. These women were part of the royal household and played roles in political alliances and the continuation of family lineage. The presence of a harem was a common practice in ancient Israel and surrounding nations, reflecting the social and political structures of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shad Definition perhaps a mistress NASB Translation many concubines (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁדָּה noun feminine meaning unknown; — only singular and plural שִׁדָּה וְשִׁדּוֺת Ecclesiastes 2:8, apparently appositive of תַּעֲנגֻוֺת (ᵐ5 οἰνοχόον καὶ οἰνοχόας, i.e. שֹׁדֶה וְשֹׁדוֺת, from Aramaic שְׁדָא pour out [but not spec. of wine]; Aq κυλίκιον καὶ κυλίκια (compare ᵑ9), probably from same √; DlProl. 97 Köii. 1. 161 Wild Siegf compare Assyrian šadâdu, love (Siegf 'Haremsperlen'), but this word lacks evidence; possibly שָׂרָה וְשָׁרוֺת, see I. שָׂרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wife, mistress, musical instrument From shadad; a wife (as mistress of the house) -- X all sorts, musical instrument. see HEBREW shadad Forms and Transliterations וְשִׁדּֽוֹת׃ ושדות׃ שִׁדָּ֥ה שדה shidDah šid·dāh šiddāh veshidDot wə·šid·dō·wṯ wəšiddōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 2:8 HEB: בְּנֵ֥י הָאָדָ֖ם שִׁדָּ֥ה וְשִׁדּֽוֹת׃ NAS: of men-- many concubines. INT: of the sons of men concubines concubines Ecclesiastes 2:8 2 Occurrences |
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