שֵׁ֫כֶן
she.khen
H7933
H:N-M
Hebrew
habitation
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Hebrew
Language
she.khen denotes the dwelling-place intended for the LORD’s name in Deuteronomy 12:5.
The attested use refers to the intended dwelling-place where the LORD’s name is put, in the place God chooses from among the tribes.
Senses in use
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Dwelling-place for the LORD’s name · dominant
In Deuteronomy 12:5, the Qal infinitive construct occurs in the clause about the place God will choose “to put his name there”; the APB renders the verse with “for his dwelling,”.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Deuteronomy 12:5, the APB presents the clause as God putting his name there “for his dwelling.” This wording confirms the verse’s setting without isolating each Hebrew contribution.