Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שְׁכֹבֶת”
Understanding shᵉkôbeth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
[idiom] lie. - a (sexual) lying with 1) copulation
H7903
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שְׁכֹבֶת
Phoneticshek-o'-beth
Transliterationshᵉkôbeth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
[idiom] lie. - a (sexual) lying with 1) copulation
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 18:20 | “Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour’s wife, to defile thyself with her.” Word: שְׁכֹבֶת (shᵉkôbeth) | |
| Leviticus 18:23 | “Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion.” Word: שְׁכֹבֶת (shᵉkôbeth) | |
| Numbers 5:20 | “But if thou hast gone aside to another instead of thy husband, and if thou be defiled, and some man have lain with thee beside thine husband:” Word: שְׁכֹבֶת (shᵉkôbeth) |