The meaning of “שָׁכַב”
Understanding shâkab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, ta...
שָׁכַב
[idiom] at all, cast down, (lover-)lay (self) (down), (make to) lie (down, down to sleep, still with), lodge, ravish, take rest, sleep, stay. - to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose) 1) to lie down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lie, lie down, lie on 1a2) to lodge 1a3) to lie (of sexual relations) 1a4) to lie down (in death) 1a5) to rest, relax (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be lain with (sexually) 1c) (Pual) to be lain with (sexually) 1d) (Hiphil) to make to lie down 1e) (Hophal) to be laid
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:16 | “And Jacob came out of the field in the evening, and Leah went out to meet him, and said, Thou must come in unto me; for surely I have hired thee with my son’s mandrakes. And he lay with her that night.” Word: שָׁכַב (shâkab) | |
| Joshua 2:8 | “And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;” Word: שָׁכַב (shâkab) | |
| 1 Kings 15:8 | “And Abijam slept with his fathers; and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead.” Word: שָׁכַב (shâkab) | |
| Proverbs 6:22 | “When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.” Word: שָׁכַב (shâkab) | |
| Ezekiel 32:21 | “The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the midst of hell with them that help him: they are gone down, they lie uncircumcised, slain by the sword.” Word: שָׁכַב (shâkab) |
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