supernatural
Sikkuth
סִכּוּת
Sikkuth, possibly an Assyrian deity, was one of the pagan gods worshipped by the Israelites, for which they were condemned to exile (Amo.5.26).
- verses
- 1
- first named
- Amos 5:26
- last named
- Amos 5:26
Description
Sikkuth in the text
Sikkuth is mentioned in Amo.5.26 as one of the pagan deities worshipped by the Israelites during a period of religious unfaithfulness. The verse reads, "You shall take up Sikkuth your king, and Kiyyun your star-god—your images that you made for yourselves." This passage is part of a prophetic rebuke by Amos, who condemns the Israelites for their idolatry and social injustice.
The exact identity of Sikkuth is uncertain, but some scholars suggest that it may refer to an Assyrian deity, possibly associated with the planet Saturn. The name Sikkuth is thought to be derived from the Akkadian word "sakkut," which means "tent" or "shrine." This could indicate that Sikkuth was a deity worshipped in a portable shrine or tent-like structure.
The worship of Sikkuth, along with other pagan deities like Kiyyun, was a violation of the covenant between God and Israel, which prohibited the worship of other gods (Exodus 20:3-4). Amos's message warns the Israelites that their idolatry and disobedience would lead to judgment and exile.
The mention of Sikkuth in Amo.5.26 highlights the recurring problem of syncretism and idolatry in Israel's history, as the people often adopted the religious practices of the surrounding nations. This passage serves as a reminder of the importance of exclusive devotion to the one true God and the consequences of turning away from Him.
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Stands in the same events as
- Kiyyun1 event
The pattern
Where Sikkuth is named
Every book of the corpus in the order it is read, each as wide as the chapters it holds. A bar is the verses of that book which write the name, and the flat stretches are as much of the answer as the bars.
1 verse across 1 of 66 books; 65 write the name nowhere. Named in Amos (1).
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