Shiqqûwy — H8250

Definition

masculine noun

a beverage; moisture, i.e. (figuratively) refreshment

1. drink, refreshment

Usually translated as

drink, marrow

Origin

from H8248

• Derived from Shâqâh (H8248)

Greek equivalents

• epiméleia (G1958)
• póma (G4188)

Occurrences

Shiqqûwy occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Proverbs (1), Hosea (1)

• Proverbs 3:8 — It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow (וְ֝שִׁקּ֗וּי) to thy bones.
• Hosea 2:5 — For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink (וְשִׁקּוּיָֽי).