Word Study

The meaning of Συχέμ

Understanding Sychém reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G4966
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

Συχέμ

Phoneticsoo-khem'
TransliterationSychém
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (שְׁכֶם) Sychem. - Sychem (i.e. Shekem), the name of a Canaanite and of a place in Palestine

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 7:16

And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Acts1

Devotional Reflection

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