Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֶׁקֶט”
Understanding sheqeṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
quietness. - tranquillity 1) quiet, tranquillity, quietness
H8253
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֶׁקֶט
Phoneticsheh'-ket
Transliterationsheqeṭ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
quietness. - tranquillity 1) quiet, tranquillity, quietness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 22:9 | “Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.” Word: שֶׁקֶט (sheqeṭ) |