Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “סִכּוּת”
Understanding çikkûwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of סָךְ tabernacle. - § Sikkuth = "tent" - an (idolatrous) booth 1) a Babylonian deity 2) (TWOT) Tabernacle
H5522
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
סִכּוּת
Phoneticsik-kooth'
Transliterationçikkûwth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of סָךְ tabernacle. - § Sikkuth = "tent" - an (idolatrous) booth 1) a Babylonian deity 2) (TWOT) Tabernacle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Amos 5:26 | “But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your god, which ye made to yourselves.” Word: סִכּוּת (çikkûwth) |