7929. shikmah
Strong's Lexicon
shikmah: Sycamore tree

Original Word: שִׁכְמָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shikmah
Pronunciation: shik-MAH
Phonetic Spelling: (shik-maw')
Definition: Sycamore tree
Meaning: the shoulderbone

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to incline or to be inclined.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "shikmah," but the Greek word "συκάμινος" (sukaminos, Strong's G4807) refers to a type of fig tree, often translated as "sycamine" or "mulberry tree."

Usage: The term "shikmah" refers to the sycamore tree, a type of fig tree known for its durability and usefulness. In the Bible, it is often mentioned in the context of agriculture and economy, symbolizing prosperity and abundance due to its fruit and wood.

Cultural and Historical Background: The sycamore tree was significant in ancient Israel and surrounding regions. It thrived in the lowlands and was valued for its fruit, which was a staple food for the poor. The wood of the sycamore was also used in construction and furniture making due to its resilience. The tree's presence in the land was often seen as a sign of blessing and prosperity.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
fem. of shekem, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
shoulder blade

Feminine of shkem; the shoulder-bone -- shoulder blade.

see HEBREW shkem

Forms and Transliterations
מִשִּׁכְמָ֣ה משכמה miš·šiḵ·māh mishshichMah miššiḵmāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 31:22
HEB: כְּ֭תֵפִי מִשִּׁכְמָ֣ה תִפּ֑וֹל וְ֝אֶזְרֹעִ֗י
KJV: fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm
INT: my shoulder blade fall and my arm

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7929
1 Occurrence


miš·šiḵ·māh — 1 Occ.















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