Strong’s H7902

שְׁכָבָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shkabah

Pronunciation

shek-aw-baw'

Definition

Lying down, layer, act of lying

Meaning

a lying down

Usage

The term "shekabah" primarily refers to the act of lying down, often in the context of rest or sleep. It can also imply a layer or stratum, as in a physical layer of material. In some contexts, it is used euphemistically to refer to sexual relations, highlighting the act of lying together.

Bible references

Exodus 16:13;Exodus 16:14;Leviticus 15:16;Leviticus 15:17;Leviticus 15:18;Leviticus 15:32;Leviticus 19:20;Leviticus 22:4;Numbers 5:13