Biblica Analytica
H0810 Hebrew

אֶ֫שֶׁךְ

e.shekh

testicle

Lexicon Entry

Definition
testicle
Transliteration
e.shekh
Strong's Number
H0810
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Cognition & Perception

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "אֶ֫שֶׁךְ" (e.shekh) has a literal definition of "testicle." Its only occurrence in the Bible is not specified in the provided data. Given its semantic domain of Cognition & Perception, it is possible that the word is related to concepts involving the senses or understanding, but its direct meaning remains centered around the physical organ. The word's significance is likely limited to a literal or anatomical reference, as there is no indication of figurative or metaphorical usage. Its rarity in the Hebrew language further supports this interpretation, suggesting that the word is a precise term with a specific, albeit narrow, application. Without further context or occurrences of "אֶ֫שֶׁךְ" in the Bible, its range of usage and potential symbolic meanings remain unknown, leaving its significance confined to its literal meaning as "testicle."

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H0810
Lemma
אֶ֫שֶׁךְ
Transliteration
e.shekh
Definition
testicle
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text