Shekhinah

This article is about the Hebrew word. For South African singer, see Shekhinah (singer).
Not to be confused with shechita.

Shekhinah (Hebrew: שְׁכִינָה‎, Modern: Šəḵīna, Tiberian: Šeḵīnā)[1] is the English transliteration of a Hebrew word meaning "dwelling" or "settling" and denotes the presence of God in a place. This concept is found in Judaism and the Torah, as mentioned in Exodus 25:8.[2]

The word "Shekhinah" is not found in the Bible.[3] It appears in the Mishnah, the Talmud, and Midrash.[4][5]

  1. ^ Khan, Geoffrey (2020). The Tiberian Pronunciation Tradition of Biblical Hebrew, Volume 1. Open Book Publishers. ISBN 978-1783746767.
  2. ^ Dan, Joseph (2006). Kabbalah: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-19530034-5. The term "shekhinah" ... was formulated in talmudic literature from the biblical verb designating the residence (shkn) of God in the temple in Jerusalem and among the Jewish people. "Shekhinah" is used in rabbinic literature as one of the many abstract titles or references to God.
  3. ^ "Shekinah - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia -". StudyLight.org. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  4. ^ "Pirkei Avot 3:2". www.sefaria.org. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  5. ^ "Pentateuchal Targumim". NTCS - IOTS. 2013-09-07. Retrieved 2023-12-05.