Strong's H5393 · Hebrew
נִשְׁכָּה
nishkâh · /nish-kaw'/
Definition
a cell
KJV: chamber.
Root / derivation: for H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נִשְׁכָּה across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Nehemiah3 verses
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
Nehemiah 12:44And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited. of the law: that is, appointed by the law for Judah: Heb. for the joy of Judah waited: Heb. stood
Nehemiah 13:7And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5393 (nishkâh) mean?
a cell
How many times does H5393 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5393 (נִשְׁכָּה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “chamber.”
How is nishkâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5393 is rendered as “chamber” (2×), “chambers” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נִשְׁכָּה come from?
for H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה);