שִׁקּוּי (shiq.quy)
shiq.quy
drink
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun shiqquy refers simply to a drink or refreshment. It appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Proverbs 30:15. In this context, it describes the persistent demand of the leech for blood, illustrating a nature that is never satisfied with what it has received.
The word derives from a root meaning to pour or drink, emphasizing the physical act of consuming liquid. While it can generally mean refreshment, its singular usage here highlights an insatiable appetite rather than the joy of sustenance. The term stands in contrast to the contentment often praised elsewhere in wisdom literature.
Translators typically render this word as "drink" or "cup," keeping the focus on the tangible object being demanded. Its rarity in Scripture means it does not carry a broad theological range, but its specific placement underscores the theme of greed and the endless cycle of desire that characterizes certain human behaviors.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word shiqquy appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Proverbs 30:15. It describes a drink or refreshment, but in this specific context, it highlights an insatiable appetite. The leech demands its drink with relentless persistence, illustrating a nature that is never satisfied with what it has received.
This rare usage reminds us to examine our own desires. While refreshment is a good gift, unchecked greed can turn even simple needs into endless demands. We are invited to find contentment in God's provision rather than chasing after more, trusting that He meets our true needs without the anxiety of scarcity.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ refreshment1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ֝/שִׁקּ֗וּי1×