Strong’s H7931

שָׁכַן

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shakan

Pronunciation

shah-KAHN or shah-KEN

Definition

To dwell, to abide, to reside, to inhabit

Meaning

to reside, permanently stay

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shakan" primarily means to dwell or reside. It conveys the idea of settling down or inhabiting a place. In the context of the Old Testament, it often refers to God's presence dwelling among His people, as well as the physical act of living in a particular location.

Bible references

Genesis 3:24;Genesis 9:27;Genesis 14:13;Genesis 16:12;Genesis 25:18;Genesis 26:2;Genesis 35:22;Genesis 49:13;Exodus 24:16;Exodus 25:8;Exodus 29:45;Exodus 29:46;Exodus 40:35;Leviticus 16:16;Numbers 5:3;Numbers 9:17;Numbers 9:18;Numbers 9:22;Numbers 10:12;Numbers 14:30;Numbers 23:9;Numbers 24:2;Numbers 35:34;Numbers 35:34;Deuteronomy 12:11