◄ 7932. sheken ►
Strong's Lexicon sheken: To dwell, to abide, to reside Original Word: שְׁכַן Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: shkan Pronunciation: shaw-kane' Phonetic Spelling: (shek-an') Definition: to reside, permanently stay Meaning: To reside, permanently stay Word Origin: Aramaic root corresponding to the Hebrew שָׁכַן (shakan) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2730: κατοικέω (katoikeō) • to dwell, inhabit • G4637: σκηνόω (skēnoō) • to tabernacle, dwell These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of dwelling or residing, often used in the New Testament to describe both physical habitation and the spiritual indwelling of God among His people. Usage: This Aramaic verb is used to describe the act of dwelling or residing, often with a sense of permanence or stability. It is typically used in contexts where the presence is enduring or established. Context: The Aramaic verb שְׁכַן (shekan) is a term that conveys the concept of dwelling or residing in a place with a sense of permanence. This word is closely related to the Hebrew שָׁכַן (shakan), which carries a similar meaning. In the Biblical context, שְׁכַן is used to describe the act of settling or inhabiting a location, often implying a stable and enduring presence. The term appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra, where it is used to describe the dwelling of people or the presence of God. For instance, in Daniel 2:22, the concept of divine presence is highlighted: "He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him." Here, the idea of light dwelling with God underscores the permanence and stability of His presence. The use of שְׁכַן in the Aramaic sections of the Bible reflects the broader theological theme of God's enduring presence with His people. It emphasizes the notion that God's dwelling is not transient but rather a stable and continuous reality, providing assurance and comfort to the faithful. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to shakan Definition to dwell NASB Translation dwell (1), lodged (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cause to dwell, have habitation (Aramaic) corresponding to shakan -- cause to dwell, have habitation. see HEBREW shakan Forms and Transliterations יִשְׁכְּנָ֖ן ישכנן שַׁכִּ֧ן שכן šak·kin šakkin shakKin yiš·kə·nān yishkeNan yiškənān Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 6:12 HEB: וֵֽאלָהָ֞א דִּ֣י שַׁכִּ֧ן שְׁמֵ֣הּ תַּמָּ֗ה NAS: has caused His name to dwell there KJV: that hath caused his name to dwell there INT: may the God who to dwell his name there Daniel 4:21 HEB: בָּרָ֔א וּבְעַנְפ֕וֹהִי יִשְׁכְּנָ֖ן צִפֲּרֵ֥י שְׁמַיָּֽא׃ NAS: the birds of the sky lodged-- KJV: of the heaven had their habitation: INT: of the field branches lodged the birds of the sky 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7932 2 Occurrences šak·kin — 1 Occ. yiš·kə·nān — 1 Occ.