סֻכּוֹת
suk.kot
Succoth
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word Suk.kot (H5523H) refers to a specific entity or perhaps a person's name, Succoth, with four occurrences in the Bible. The word's short definition does not provide clarity on its original context, but its semantic domain classification as a proper name suggests it is a personal or place name with significance. In light of this classification, it is likely that Suk.kot refers to an individual with the name Succoth, possibly a notable figure in an ancient setting. Without further context, the usage range of the word is confined to its four mentions in the biblical text. The scarcity of occurrences does not provide enough information to infer a more comprehensive meaning or significance. As it stands, Suk.kot remains a relatively enigmatic term due to its narrow usage and classification within a proper name context, and further research or context is necessary to provide more clarity.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
The children of Israel traveled from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot who were men, in addition to children.
Exodus 13:20They took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness.
Numbers 33:5The children of Israel traveled from Rameses, and encamped in Succoth.
Numbers 33:6They traveled from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness.