◄ 8243. shaq ►
Strong's Lexicon shaq: To drink, to give to drink Original Word: שָׁק Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: shaq Pronunciation: shäk Phonetic Spelling: (shawk) Definition: the leg Meaning: The leg. Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to the Hebrew שׁוֹק (shoq). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4228: πούς (pous) • meaning "foot" or "leg," used in the New Testament to describe the lower extremity of the body, often in contexts of movement or travel. • Strong's Greek Number 4649: σκέλος (skelos) • meaning "leg," used in the New Testament to refer to the leg, particularly in the context of the crucifixion narrative where the legs of those crucified were broken. These Greek terms provide a parallel understanding of the concept of the leg in the biblical texts, emphasizing its role in both physical and symbolic contexts. Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of describing a part of the body, specifically the leg. Context: The term שָׁק (shaq) appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe the leg, a significant part of the human anatomy, often symbolizing strength and mobility. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the leg could also be associated with stability and support, both physically and metaphorically. The usage of this term in the biblical text highlights the importance of understanding the human body in its entirety, as each part plays a crucial role in the overall function and movement of a person. The leg, being a foundational element, is essential for standing, walking, and running, which are common activities mentioned throughout the Scriptures. The term is used in Daniel 2:33, where it describes the legs of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar's dream, symbolizing the division and strength of the kingdoms represented in the vision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to shoq Definition (lower) leg NASB Translation legs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁק] noun [masculine] lower leg; — plural suffix שָׁקוֺ֫הִי Daniel 2:33. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance leg (Aramaic) corresponding to showq; the leg -- leg. see HEBREW showq Forms and Transliterations שָׁק֖וֹהִי שקוהי šā·qō·w·hî šāqōwhî shaKohi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 2:33 HEB: שָׁק֖וֹהִי דִּ֣י פַרְזֶ֑ל NAS: its legs of iron, its feet KJV: His legs of iron, his feet INT: legs forasmuch of iron 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8243 1 Occurrence šā·qō·w·hî — 1 Occ.