The meaning of “סָכַר”
Understanding çâkar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
stop, give over. See also סָגַר, שָׂכַר. - to shut up - by implication, to surrender 1) to shut up, stop up 1a) (Niphal)...
סָכַר
stop, give over. See also סָגַר, שָׂכַר. - to shut up - by implication, to surrender 1) to shut up, stop up 1a) (Niphal) to be stopped, be shut up 1b) (Piel) to shut up, give over
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 8:2 | “The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained;” Word: סָכַר (çâkar) | |
| Psalms 63:11 | “But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. ” Word: סָכַר (çâkar) | |
| Isaiah 19:4 | “And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts.” Word: סָכַר (çâkar) |
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