The meaning of “שָׁקָה”
Understanding shâqâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cause to (give, give to, let, make to) drink, drown, moisten, water. See שָׁכַר, שָׁתָה. - to quaff, i.e. (causatively) ...
שָׁקָה
cause to (give, give to, let, make to) drink, drown, moisten, water. See שָׁכַר, שָׁתָה. - to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish apotion to 1) to give to drink, irrigate, drink, water, cause to drink water 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to water, irrigate 1a2) to water, give drink to 1b) (Pual) to be watered 1c) (Niphal) variant
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:2 | “And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well’s mouth.” Word: שָׁקָה (shâqâh) | |
| Judges 4:19 | “And he said unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink; for I am thirsty. And she opened a bottle of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him.” Word: שָׁקָה (shâqâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 11:17 | “And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth–lehem, that is at the gate!” Word: שָׁקָה (shâqâh) | |
| Job 22:7 | “Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry.” Word: שָׁקָה (shâqâh) | |
| Song of Solomon 8:2 | “I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother’s house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.” Word: שָׁקָה (shâqâh) |
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