Strong's H7925 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁכַם (shâkam)

Pronunciation: shaw-kam'

POS: shaw-kam' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root; properly, to incline (the shoulder to a burden); but used only as denominative from ;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to incline (the shoulder to a burden); but used only as denominative from שְׁכֶם; literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning; (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning.

KJV Usage: (arise, be up, get (oneself) up, rise up) early (betimes), morning.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to rise or start early
• 2. 1a) (Hiphil)
• 3. 1a1) to rise early, make an early start
• 4. 1a2) early (as adverb)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G450
• GREEK G1817
• GREEK G3719
• GREEK G3720

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