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Shekinah

Shekinah

9.9
A visible presence of God that people feel in holy places
  • noun
  • /ʃəˈkiːnə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Shekiná
  • The rabbi spoke about the Shekinah as a symbol of divine presence.

Examples

  • The Shekinah filled the room with light.

  • In her prayers, she felt comforted by the sense of the Shekinah surrounding her.

  • Many believe the Shekinah filled the temple with light during ancient ceremonies.

  • Many believe that the Shekinah represents God's glory.

  • The rabbi spoke about the Shekinah as a symbol of divine presence.

  • Many believe the Shekinah filled the temple with light during ancient ceremonies.

  • In her prayers, she felt comforted by the sense of the Shekinah surrounding her.

Synonyms

theophany
vsShekinah
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An appearance of a god that people can see or feel

focuses specifically within Jewish religious tradition rather than across religions

Surface Forms

Shekinah singular
Shekinahs plural

Etymology

Shekinah comes from a Hebrew root shakan that means 'to dwell' or 'to be present'. So Shekinah pictures God 'dwelling' with people, which is why it means the visible or felt presence of God.