Shekina, or Shekhinah, is derived from a Hebrew verb literally meaning “to settle, inhabit, or dwell.” See Exodus 40:35 (“Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting, for the cloud rested [shakhan] upon it, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle.) See also Genesis 9:27, 14:13, Psalms 37:3, Jeremiah 33:16, as well as the weekly Shabbat blessing recited in the temple ("May He who causes His name to dwell [shochan] in this House, cause to dwell among you love and brotherliness, peace and friendship").
