What does שָׁקַד · γρηγορεύω mean in the Bible?
שָׁקַד · γρηγορεύω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to watch, be vigilant, oversee".
Hebrew · H8245, G1127
שָׁקַד
To be alert , i.e. sleepless ; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill) · to keep watch
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שָׁקַד H8245 to be alert , i.e. sleepless ; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
Pronunciation šāqad
Vigilant wakefulness—God watches over covenant promises; humans watch for judgment or deliverance.
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γρηγορεύω G1127 to keep watch
Pronunciation grēgoreúō
To watch with vigilant alertness; often metaphorical for spiritual watchfulness against danger or temptation.
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What does שָׁקַד (shaqad) mean in the Bible?
שָׁקַד · γρηγορεύω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to watch, be vigilant, oversee".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8245, G1127?
H8245, G1127 is connected to 12 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to watch, be vigilant, oversee
Source Gloss
to watch, be vigilant, oversee
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 1 Aligned forms 10
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 10×
Participle active Isa 29:20 · Jer 1:12 · Jer 5:6 · Jer 44:27 4×
Perfect Jer 31:28 · Ps 102:8 · Ps 127:1 3×
Imperfect Jer 31:28 · Job 21:32 2×
Sequential imperfect Ezra 8:29 1×
Word Origins
שָׁקַד is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain