Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The visible majesty of the Divine Presence, especially when resting or dwelling between the cherubim on the mercy seat, in the Tabernacle, or in the Temple of Solomon; -- a term used in the Targums and by the later Jews, and adopted by Christians. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SHEKINAH she-ki'-na (shekhinah, "that which dwells," from the verb shakhen, or shakhan, "to dwell," "reside"): This word is not found in the Bible, but there are allusions to it in Isaiah 60:2 Matthew 17:5 Luke 2:9 Romans 9:4. It is first found in the Targums. See GLORY.