The meaning of “שְׁכֶם”
Understanding shᵉkem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
back, [idiom] consent, portion, shoulder. - the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens - figuratively, the...
שְׁכֶם
back, [idiom] consent, portion, shoulder. - the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens - figuratively, the spur of ahill 1) shoulder, back 1a) shoulder, shoulder-blade 1b) back (in general)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:45 | “And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.” Word: שְׁכֶם (shᵉkem) | |
| Joshua 4:5 | “And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the Lord your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:” Word: שְׁכֶם (shᵉkem) | |
| 1 Samuel 10:9 | “And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day.” Word: שְׁכֶם (shᵉkem) | |
| Psalms 81:6 | “I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots.” Word: שְׁכֶם (shᵉkem) | |
| Hosea 6:9 | “And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.” Word: שְׁכֶם (shᵉkem) |
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