Strong’s H7934

שָׁכֵן

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

shaken

Pronunciation

shah-KEN

Definition

Neighbor, inhabitant, dweller

Meaning

a resident, a fellow-citizen

Usage

The Hebrew word "shaken" primarily refers to a neighbor or someone who dwells nearby. It is used to describe individuals who live in close proximity to one another, emphasizing the relational aspect of community living. The term can also extend to mean an inhabitant of a particular place, highlighting the concept of dwelling or residing within a community or land.

Bible references

Exodus 3:22;Exodus 12:4;Deuteronomy 1:7;Ruth 4:17;2 Kings 4:3;Psalm 31:11;Psalm 44:13;Psalm 79:4;Psalm 79:12;Psalm 80:6;Psalm 89:41;Proverbs 27:10;Isaiah 33:24;Jeremiah 6:21;Jeremiah 12:14;Jeremiah 49:10;Jeremiah 49:18;Jeremiah 50:40;Ezekiel 16:26;Hosea 10:5