Strong's Lexicon shegal: Queen, consort Original Word: שֵׁגָל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to copulate with Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that matches the specific usage of "shegal" as a royal consort. However, the concept of a queen or royal woman can be related to Greek terms like "βασίλισσα" (basilissa), meaning queen. Usage: The term "shegal" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a queen or royal consort. It implies a woman of high status, often associated with the king, and carries connotations of dignity and honor. The word is used sparingly in the biblical text, highlighting its specific and elevated context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the role of a queen or consort was significant, both politically and socially. Queens often wielded considerable influence within the royal court and were integral to the dynastic continuity. The term "shegal" reflects this esteemed position, emphasizing the queen's proximity to the king and her role in the royal household. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shagel Definition (queen) consort NASB Translation queen (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֵׁגָל noun feminine (queen-)consort Nehemiah 2:6; Psalm 45:10, + perh, Judges 5:see שְׁלָל (Palmyrene proper name, feminine שגּל Lzb372 SAC111 GACooke309; Thes1363 compare 'queen,' originally 'woman'; but ׳שׁ loan-word according to LagBN 51, 153 and not from √[שָׁגֵל]). [שֵׁגָל] noun feminine (royal) consort (compare Biblical Hebrew id.; √ unknown HptGu Ezr-Ne, p. 65 conjectures Assyrian šigrêti, harem-women); — plural suffix ֵשׁגְלָתָךְ Daniel 5:23, ֵשׁגְלָתֵהּ Daniel 5:2; Daniel 5:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance queen From shagal; a queen (from cohabitation) -- queen. see HEBREW shagal Forms and Transliterations וְהַשֵּׁגַ֣ל ׀ והשגל שֵׁגַ֥ל שגל šê·ḡal šêḡal sheGal vehashsheGal wə·haš·šê·ḡal wəhaššêḡalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 2:6 HEB: לִ֨י הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ וְהַשֵּׁגַ֣ל ׀ יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת אֶצְל֗וֹ NAS: said to me, the queen sitting KJV: said unto me, (the queen also sitting INT: said the king the queen sitting beside Psalm 45:9 2 Occurrences |
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