Strong's Lexicon Shekem: Shechem Original Word: שֶׁכֶם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁכַם (shakam), meaning "to rise early" or "to shoulder a burden." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Shechem, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew geography and history. However, the concept of covenant and decision-making associated with Shechem can be linked to Greek terms like διαθήκη (diathēkē, Strong's G1242) for "covenant." Usage: Shechem is a significant city in the biblical narrative, often associated with early Israelite history. It is located in the hill country of Ephraim and is frequently mentioned as a place of covenant and decision-making. The name Shechem itself can mean "shoulder" or "ridge," reflecting its geographical location between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim. Cultural and Historical Background: Shechem holds a prominent place in the history of Israel. It is first mentioned in Genesis as the location where Abram built an altar to the Lord (Genesis 12:6-7). It later became a city of refuge and a Levitical city (Joshua 21:21). Shechem was also the site of significant events such as the covenant renewal under Joshua (Joshua 24) and the division of the kingdom under Rehoboam (1 Kings 12). Its strategic location made it a central hub for trade and communication in ancient Canaan. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shekem Definition a man of Manasseh NASB Translation Shechem (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֶׁ֫כֶם proper name, masculine in Manasseh (Συχεμ): Numbers 26:31; 1 Chronicles 7:19; ׳בְּכֵישֿׁ Joshua 17:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shechem For shkem; Shekem, the name of a Hivite and two Israelites -- Shechem. see HEBREW shkem Forms and Transliterations וְשֶׁ֕כֶם וָשֶׁ֔כֶם ושכם שֶׁ֔כֶם שכם še·ḵem šeḵem Shechem vaShechem veShechem wā·še·ḵem wāšeḵem wə·še·ḵem wəšeḵemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:31 HEB: מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הָֽאַשְׂרִֽאֵלִ֑י וְשֶׁ֕כֶם מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַשִּׁכְמִֽי׃ NAS: of the Asrielites; and [of] Shechem, the family KJV: of the Asrielites: and [of] Shechem, the family INT: the family of the Asrielites and Shechem the family of the Shechemites Joshua 17:2 1 Chronicles 7:19 3 Occurrences |
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