The meaning of “שָׁקַד”
Understanding shâqad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a denominative from שָׁקֵד make like (unto, after the fashion of) almonds. - to be (intensively, make) almond-shaped 1) ...
שָׁקַד
a denominative from שָׁקֵד make like (unto, after the fashion of) almonds. - to be (intensively, make) almond-shaped 1) (Pual) cups shaped like almond blossoms (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 25:33 | “Three bowls made like unto almonds, with a knop and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick.” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) | |
| Exodus 25:34 | “And in the candlestick shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers.” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) | |
| Exodus 37:19 | “Three bowls made after the fashion of almonds in one branch, a knop and a flower; and three bowls made like almonds in another branch, a knop and a flower: so throughout the six branches going out of the candlestick.” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) | |
| Exodus 37:20 | “And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers:” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) |