The meaning of “שָׁקַד”
Understanding shâqad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hasten, remain, wake, watch (for). - to be alert, i.e. sleepless - hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill) ...
שָׁקַד
hasten, remain, wake, watch (for). - to be alert, i.e. sleepless - hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill) 1) to wake, watch, awake, be alert 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep watch of, be wakeful over 1a2) to be wakeful, wake (as mourner or sufferer)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 8:29 | “Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the Lord.” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) | |
| Job 21:32 | “Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) | |
| Psalms 127:1 | “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) | |
| Proverbs 8:34 | “Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) | |
| Isaiah 29:20 | “For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:” Word: שָׁקַד (shâqad) |
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