Strong’s H7822

שְׁחִין

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shchiyn

Pronunciation

shek-heen'

Definition

Boil, sore, inflammation

Meaning

inflammation, an ulcer

Usage

The term "shechin" refers to a physical affliction characterized by painful, inflamed sores or boils. It is often used in the context of divine judgment or testing, where such afflictions are seen as a manifestation of God's displeasure or as a trial of faith.

Bible references

Exodus 9:9;Exodus 9:10;Exodus 9:11;Exodus 9:11;Leviticus 13:18;Leviticus 13:19;Leviticus 13:20;Leviticus 13:23;Deuteronomy 28:27;Deuteronomy 28:35;2 Kings 20:7;Job 2:7;Isaiah 38:21