Strong's Lexicon shakeach: Forgetful Original Word: שָׁכֵחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַח (shakach), meaning "to forget." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for the concept of forgetfulness is ἐπιλανθάνομαι (epilanthanomai), Strong's Greek #1950, which also means "to forget." Usage: The term "shakeach" is used to describe someone who is forgetful or prone to forgetting. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often carries a moral or spiritual connotation, implying a neglect or disregard for God's commandments or past deeds. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, memory played a crucial role in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Remembering God's laws, deeds, and promises was central to the community's identity and faithfulness. Forgetfulness, therefore, was not merely a cognitive lapse but a spiritual failing that could lead to disobedience and idolatry. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shakach Definition forgetting, forgetful NASB Translation who (1), who forget (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁכֵחַ] adjective forgetting, forgetful; — plural ׳הַשְּׁכֵּ חִים אֶתהַֿר ק Isaiah 65:11 they who forget the mountain of my holiness ("" ׳עֹזְבֵי י); construct ׳שְׁכֵחֵי א Psalm 9:8 all nations forgetful of God (compare שֹׁכְחֵי participle, Job 8:13; Psalm 50:22). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forget From shakach; oblivious -- forget. see HEBREW shakach Forms and Transliterations שְׁכֵחֵ֥י שכחי šə·ḵê·ḥê šəḵêḥê shecheCheiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 9:17 HEB: כָּל־ גּ֝וֹיִ֗ם שְׁכֵחֵ֥י אֱלֹהִֽים׃ NAS: [Even] all the nations who forget God. KJV: [and] all the nations that forget God. INT: all the nations who God 1 Occurrence |
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