Shekhinah

Shekhinah
/shi kee"neuh, -kuy"-/; Seph. Heb. /sheuh khee nah"/; Ashk. Heb. /sheuh khee"neuh/, n. Theol.
the presence of God on earth or a symbol or manifestation of His presence.
[1655-65; < Heb shekhinah]

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