The meaning of “שֶׁכֶם”
Understanding Shekem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
for שְׁכֶם Shechem. - § Shechem = "back" or "shoulder" - Shekem, the name of a Hivite and two Israelites 1) son of Gilea...
שֶׁכֶם
for שְׁכֶם Shechem. - § Shechem = "back" or "shoulder" - Shekem, the name of a Hivite and two Israelites 1) son of Gilead and grandson of Manasseh 2) a Manassite, son of Shemida
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 26:31 | “And of Asriel, the family of the Asrielites: and of Shechem, the family of the Shechemites:” Word: שֶׁכֶם (Shekem) | |
| Joshua 17:2 | “There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.” Word: שֶׁכֶם (Shekem) | |
| 1 Chronicles 7:19 | “And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.” Word: שֶׁכֶם (Shekem) |