Original Word: שֹׁקֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shoqeth
Pronunciation: sho-KAYTH
Phonetic Spelling: (sho'-keth)
Definition: a trough
Meaning: A trough, typically used for holding water or feeding animals.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקַט (shakat), which means "to be quiet" or "to be at rest."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of rest or quietness is Strong's Greek Number G2270, ἡσυχία (hēsychia), which means "quietness" or "tranquility." While not directly related to a physical trough, the Greek term shares the underlying theme of rest and peace, which is inherent in the function of a trough as a place of provision and calm for animals.

Usage: The term שֹׁקֶת is used in the context of a trough, particularly in agricultural settings where it serves as a container for water or feed for livestock.

Context: The Hebrew word שֹׁקֶת (shoket) appears in the context of ancient agricultural practices, where it refers to a trough used for watering or feeding animals. This term is rooted in the concept of rest or quietness, as the trough provides a place where animals can peacefully drink or eat. The imagery of a trough is often associated with pastoral scenes, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of the biblical era.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the word שֹׁקֶת is used in passages that describe the provision and care for livestock, highlighting the importance of sustenance and rest in the life of a shepherd or farmer. The trough serves as a symbol of God's provision and care, as seen in the pastoral imagery throughout the Scriptures.

The use of שֹׁקֶת in the Bible underscores the significance of maintaining a peaceful and nurturing environment for animals, which in turn reflects the broader biblical themes of stewardship and care for creation. The trough, as a simple yet essential tool, embodies the quiet provision and sustenance that is a recurring motif in biblical literature.

Word Origin
from shaqah
Definition
watering trough
NASB Translation
trough (1), troughs (1).

שֹׁ֫קֶת, [שֵׁ֫קֶת] noun feminine watering-trough (Ges^{§ 95f} Ba^{ZMG xli (1887), 605}; Arabic irrigating canal, watering-place, drinking vessel); — absolute ׳הַשּׁ Genesis 24:20 (J); plural construct שִׁקֲתוֺת הַמַּיִם Genesis 30:38 (J).

trough

From shaqah; a trough (for watering) -- trough.

see HEBREW shaqah

בְּשִֽׁקֲת֣וֹת בשקתות הַשֹּׁ֔קֶת השקת bə·ši·qă·ṯō·wṯ beshikaTot bəšiqăṯōwṯ haš·šō·qeṯ hashShoket haššōqeṯInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts