The meaning of “שָׁקַט”
Understanding shâqaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
appease, idleness, (at, be at, be in, give) quiet(-ness), (be at, be in, give, have, take) rest, settle, be still. - to ...
שָׁקַט
appease, idleness, (at, be at, be in, give) quiet(-ness), (be at, be in, give, have, take) rest, settle, be still. - to repose (usually figurative) 1) to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be quiet, be undisturbed 1a1a) to be at peace (of land) 1a2) to be quiet, be inactive 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show quietness 1b1a) quietness, display of quietness (subst) 1b2) to quiet, be quiet 1b3) to cause quietness, pacify, allay
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 14:15 | “And the name of Hebron before was Kirjath–arba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war. ” Word: שָׁקַט (shâqaṭ) | |
| Ruth 3:18 | “Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day. ” Word: שָׁקַט (shâqaṭ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:40 | “And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.” Word: שָׁקַט (shâqaṭ) | |
| Job 34:29 | “When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:” Word: שָׁקַט (shâqaṭ) | |
| Proverbs 15:18 | “A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.” Word: שָׁקַט (shâqaṭ) |
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