Original Word: נִשְׁכָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: nishkah
Pronunciation: nish-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (nish-kaw')
Definition: Chamber, Room
Meaning: a cell

chamber

For lishkah; a cell -- chamber.

see HEBREW lishkah

Word Origin
from nashak
Definition
a chamber
NASB Translation
chambers (1), quarters (1), room (1).

נִשְׁכָּה noun feminine chamber (rare "" of לִשְׁכָּה, q. v.; compare W^{SG 67}); — absolute ׳נ Nehemiah 13:7, suffix נִשְׁכָּתוֺ Nehemiah 3:30, both rooms of individuals; plural absolute נְשָׁכוֺת Nehemiah 12:44 (Chronicles) = treasuries, storehouses.

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָשַׁךְ (nashak), meaning "to bite" or "to lend on interest," though the connection to the root is not directly evident in the meaning of the noun.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for נִשְׁכָּה in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of temple chambers is more specific to the Hebrew context. However, related Greek terms might include those referring to rooms or chambers in a general sense, such as ταμεῖον (tameion), meaning "inner room" or "storehouse," though this is not a direct translation.

Usage: The term נִשְׁכָּה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe specific rooms or chambers, particularly those associated with temple or palace complexes. These chambers were often used for storage or as living quarters for priests and other temple officials.

Context: The Hebrew term נִשְׁכָּה (nishkah) appears in the context of ancient Israelite architecture, particularly in descriptions of the temple and its associated structures. These chambers were integral to the functioning of the temple, serving as storage spaces for offerings, tithes, and other temple necessities. They also provided living quarters for priests and Levites who served in the temple. The use of נִשְׁכָּה highlights the organized and multifaceted nature of temple operations, reflecting the importance of maintaining order and provision within the sacred precincts. The term underscores the practical aspects of worship and the need for dedicated spaces to support religious activities.

הַנְּשָׁכ֗וֹת הנשכות נִשְׁכָּ֔ה נִשְׁכָּתֽוֹ׃ נשכה נשכתו׃ han·nə·šā·ḵō·wṯ hannəšāḵōwṯ hanneshaChot niš·kā·ṯōw niš·kāh nishKah nishkaTo niškāh niškāṯōwInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts