Strong's H7918 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁכַךְ (shâkak)

Pronunciation: shaw-kak'

POS: shaw-kak' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to weave (i.e. lay) a trap; figuratively, (through the idea of secreting) to allay (passions; physically, abate a flood); appease, assuage, make to cease, pacify, set.

KJV Usage: appease, assuage, make to cease, pacify, set.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to subside, abate, decrease
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to abate
• 3. 1b) (Hiphil) to allay

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2869
• GREEK G4014

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