The meaning of “שָׁקֵד”
Understanding shâqêd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
almond (tree). - the almond (tree or nut - as being the earliest in bloom) 1) almond tree, almonds 1a) almond (the nut) ...
שָׁקֵד
almond (tree). - the almond (tree or nut - as being the earliest in bloom) 1) almond tree, almonds 1a) almond (the nut) 1b) almond-tree
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:11 | “And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:” Word: שָׁקֵד (shâqêd) | |
| Numbers 17:8 | “And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.” Word: שָׁקֵד (shâqêd) | |
| Ecclesiastes 12:5 | “Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:” Word: שָׁקֵד (shâqêd) | |
| Jeremiah 1:11 | “Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.” Word: שָׁקֵד (shâqêd) |