Biblica Analytica

אֶ֫שֶׁךְ

e.shekh (H0810)

testicle

1 verses 1 books OT 1 / NT 0
AI Word Study

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."

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Leviticus 21:20

or hunchbacked, or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye, or an itching disease, or scabs, or who has damaged testicles.