The meaning of “שָׁתַק”
Understanding shâthaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be calm, cease, be quiet. - to subside 1) (Qal) to be quiet, be silent
שָׁתַק
be calm, cease, be quiet. - to subside 1) (Qal) to be quiet, be silent
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 107:30 | “Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.” Word: שָׁתַק (shâthaq) | |
| Proverbs 26:20 | “Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.” Word: שָׁתַק (shâthaq) | |
| Jonah 1:11 | “Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous.” Word: שָׁתַק (shâthaq) | |
| Jonah 1:12 | “And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.” Word: שָׁתַק (shâthaq) |
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