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שְׁכַן H7932
H7932 is the Hebrew word שְׁכַן, transliterated shᵉkan and said shek-an'. The King James Version most often renders it dwell.
What it means
{to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)}.
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7931 (שָׁכַן).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cause to dwell, have habitation.
Verses using שְׁכַן
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Ezra 6:12 · KJV
And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7932 mean?
H7932 is the Hebrew word שְׁכַן (shᵉkan), meaning {to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)}.
How is H7932 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it dwell (1 time).
How many times does H7932 appear in the Bible?
שְׁכַן (shᵉkan) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7932 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) corresponding to H7931 (שָׁכַן).
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