Strong's Lexicon shekobeth: Lying down, sexual intercourse Original Word: שֶׁכֹבֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַב (shakav), meaning "to lie down" or "to sleep." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is "κοίτη" (koitē), Strong's Greek #2845, which also refers to a bed or sexual relations. Usage: The term "shekobeth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the act of lying down, often in the context of sexual relations. It is a term that denotes the physical act of lying together, typically in a sexual sense, and is used to describe both lawful and unlawful sexual relations. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, sexual relations were governed by strict laws and customs. The act of lying together, as denoted by "shekobeth," was not merely a physical act but was imbued with significant moral and spiritual implications. The Hebrew Bible contains numerous laws regarding sexual conduct, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and the prohibition of illicit sexual relations. Understanding the cultural context of "shekobeth" helps in comprehending the biblical perspective on sexual morality and the importance of maintaining purity and holiness in personal relationships. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shakab Definition copulation NASB Translation intercourse (2), intercourse* (1), lies* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁכֹ֫בֶת LagBN 179 BaNB 144] noun feminine copulation; — suffix, all with וַיִּתֵּן אֶתשְֿׁכָבְתּוֺ ׃נָהַן Numbers 5:20 (P; בְּ feminine); לֹא תִתֵּן שְׁכָבְתְּךָ לְזָ֑רַע Leviticus 18:20 (אֶל feminine), ׳בְּכָלבְּֿהֵמָה לֹא תִתֵּן שׁ Leviticus 18:33, compare Leviticus 20:15 (all H). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lie From shakab; a (sexual) lying with -- X lie. see HEBREW shakab Forms and Transliterations שְׁכָבְתְּךָ֖ שְׁכָבְתּ֔וֹ שְׁכָבְתּ֛וֹ שכבתו שכבתך šə·ḵā·ḇə·tə·ḵā šə·ḵā·ḇə·tōw šəḵāḇətəḵā šəḵāḇətōw shechaveteCha shechaveToLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 18:20 HEB: לֹא־ תִתֵּ֥ן שְׁכָבְתְּךָ֖ לְזָ֑רַע לְטָמְאָה־ KJV: Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally INT: shall not have lie carnally to be defiled Leviticus 18:23 Leviticus 20:15 Numbers 5:20 4 Occurrences |
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