מִשְׁכַּ֨ן
𐤌𐤔𐤊𐤍
mishkân
tabernacle
A dwelling place or abode, especially a designated structure or space intended for habitation. In biblical contexts, most frequently used to refer to the portable sanctuary or shrine constructed by the Israelites in the wilderness, serving as the locus of divine presence. The term encompasses both ordinary dwellings and, in ritual contexts, the sacred Tabernacle. In rare instances, may refer generically to lairs, shelters, or the abode of animals.
Numbers 1:50 · Word #6
Lexicon H4908
| Lemma | מִשְׁכָּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤊𐤍 |
| Transliteration | mishkân |
| Strong's | H4908 |
| Definition | A dwelling place or abode, especially a designated structure or space intended for habitation. In biblical contexts, most frequently used to refer to the portable sanctuary or shrine constructed by the Israelites in the wilderness, serving as the locus of divine presence. The term encompasses both ordinary dwellings and, in ritual contexts, the sacred Tabernacle. In rare instances, may refer generically to lairs, shelters, or the abode of animals. |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | tabernacle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4908-06
dwelling of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִשְׁכָּן derives from the root שכן, meaning "to dwell" or "reside," and with the מִ־ prefix denotes a place of dwelling. The construct singular form requires the relational sense "of," hence "dwelling of." |
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