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Shechinah

[shuh-kee-nuh, -kahy-, shuh-khee-nah, shuh-khee-nuh]

noun

Theology.
  1. Shekhinah.



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In Jewish Orthodox tradition, during the benediction, the Shechinah, which very roughly means the feminine counterpart to God, enters the sanctuary to bless the congregation.

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The Shechinah is so powerful that simply looking at it could cause serious or even fatal injury.

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The second temple was much smaller than, and very inferior to, the first, and from it were wanting the ark, the Shechinah glory, the sacred fire, and the Urim and Thummim.

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Shekinah, Shechinah, shē-kī′na, n. the Divine presence which rested like a cloud or visible light over the mercy-seat.

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The smoke which ascends from the "blazing furnaces and steam engines" of London is identified with the Shechinah Glory, the visible symbol of God's presence with His people.

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