Strong's H8245 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁקַד (shâqad)

Pronunciation: shaw-kad'

POS: shaw-kad' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill); hasten, remain, wake, watch (for).

KJV Usage: hasten, remain, wake, watch (for).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to wake, watch, awake, be alert
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to keep watch of, be wakeful over
• 4. 1a2) to be wakeful, wake (as mourner or sufferer)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G69
• GREEK G1127

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