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Strong's Lexicon shiqmah: Sycamore tree Original Word: שִׁקְמָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: shiqmah Pronunciation: shik-MAH Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-kawm') Definition: a sycamore Meaning: A sycamore tree, specifically the sycamore-fig (Ficus sycomorus), known for its fig-like fruit and large, spreading branches. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be lofty. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the sycamore tree is Strong's G4807, συκομορέα (sykomorea), which also refers to the sycamore-fig tree. This term appears in the New Testament, notably in the account of Zacchaeus climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus (Luke 19:4), illustrating the tree's continued presence and importance in the biblical narrative. Usage: The term שִׁקְמָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the sycamore tree, a significant plant in ancient Israel due to its economic and agricultural value. It appears in various contexts, often symbolizing prosperity and abundance. Context: The sycamore tree, שִׁקְמָה (shiqmah), is a prominent feature in the landscape of ancient Israel and is frequently mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures. This tree is known for its durability and the quality of its wood, which was used in construction and craftsmanship. The sycamore-fig produces a fruit that, while not as esteemed as the common fig, was a staple food source for the poorer population. In the Bible, the sycamore is often associated with abundance and prosperity. For instance, in 1 Kings 10:27, it is noted that King Solomon made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills. This highlights the sycamore's prevalence and its role in the economy of ancient Israel. The prophet Amos famously refers to himself as a "dresser of sycamore-fig trees" (Amos 7:14), indicating his humble origins and connection to the land. The sycamore tree also appears in the context of judgment and restoration, as seen in Isaiah 9:10, where the people declare, "The sycamores have been cut down, but we will replace them with cedars." The sycamore's significance extends beyond its economic value; it also holds symbolic meaning in biblical literature, representing resilience and the enduring nature of God's provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition sycamore tree NASB Translation sycamore (1), sycamore trees (4), sycamores (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׁקְמָה] noun feminine sycomore tree (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic שִׁיקְמָא ,, LöwNo.332; hence Greek συκάηινος mulberry Lewy Fremdw.23); — plural absolute שִׁקְמִים Amos 7:14 +; suffix שִׁקְמוֺתָם Psalm 78:47; — sycomore, ficus sycomorus Linn (TristrNHB397ff. PostFlora of Syria 730; Hast. DB under the word) a common tree Isaiah 9:9, growing in the Shephela 1 Kings 10:27=2Chronicles 1:15=2 Chronicles 9:27,1 Chronicles 27:28; as property Psalm 78:47 ("" גֶּפֶן); בּוֺלֵס שִׁקְמִים Amos 7:14 a tender of sycomores (see [בַָלס]). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sycamore fruit, tree Or (feminine) shiqmah {shik-maw'}; of uncertain derivation; a sycamore (usually the tree) -- sycamore (fruit, tree). Forms and Transliterations וְ֝שִׁקְמוֹתָ֗ם וְהַשִּׁקְמִים֙ והשקמים ושקמותם כַּשִּׁקְמִ֥ים כשקמים שִׁקְמִ֣ים שִׁקְמִֽים׃ שקמים שקמים׃ kaš·šiq·mîm kashshikMim kaššiqmîm shikMim šiq·mîm šiqmîm vehashshikMim veshikmoTam wə·haš·šiq·mîm wə·šiq·mō·w·ṯām wəhaššiqmîm wəšiqmōwṯām Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Kings 10:27 HEB: הָאֲרָזִ֗ים נָתַ֛ן כַּשִּׁקְמִ֥ים אֲשֶׁר־ בַּשְּׁפֵלָ֖ה NAS: as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland. KJV: made he [to be] as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale, INT: cedars made sycamore that lowland 1 Chronicles 27:28 HEB: וְעַל־ הַזֵּיתִ֤ים וְהַשִּׁקְמִים֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר בַּשְּׁפֵלָ֔ה NAS: of the olive and sycamore trees in the Shephelah; KJV: And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that [were] in the low plains INT: had charge of the olive and sycamore it Shephelah 2 Chronicles 1:15 HEB: הָאֲרָזִ֗ים נָתַ֛ן כַּשִּׁקְמִ֥ים אֲשֶׁר־ בַּשְּׁפֵלָ֖ה NAS: as plentiful as sycamores in the lowland. KJV: made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale INT: cedars made sycamores it lowland 2 Chronicles 9:27 HEB: הָאֲרָזִ֗ים נָתַ֛ן כַּשִּׁקְמִ֥ים אֲשֶׁר־ בַּשְּׁפֵלָ֖ה NAS: as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland. KJV: made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the low plains INT: cedars made sycamore that lowland Psalm 78:47 HEB: בַּבָּרָ֣ד גַּפְנָ֑ם וְ֝שִׁקְמוֹתָ֗ם בַּֽחֲנָמַֽל׃ NAS: with hailstones And their sycamore trees with frost. KJV: with hail, and their sycomore trees with frost. INT: hailstones their vines and their sycamore frost Isaiah 9:10 HEB: וְגָזִ֣ית נִבְנֶ֑ה שִׁקְמִ֣ים גֻּדָּ֔עוּ וַאֲרָזִ֖ים NAS: with smooth stones; The sycamores have been cut down, KJV: with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, INT: smooth will rebuild the sycamores have been cut cedars Amos 7:14 HEB: אָנֹ֖כִי וּבוֹלֵ֥ס שִׁקְמִֽים׃ NAS: and a grower of sycamore figs. KJV: and a gatherer of sycomore fruit: INT: and a grower of sycamore 7 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 8256 7 Occurrences kaš·šiq·mîm — 3 Occ. šiq·mîm — 2 Occ. wə·haš·šiq·mîm — 1 Occ. wə·šiq·mō·w·ṯām — 1 Occ.