שָׁקַד
To be alert , i.e. sleepless ; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
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What does שָׁקַד (šāqad) mean in the Bible?
שָׁקַד (šāqad) is a Hebrew word meaning "to be alert , i.e. sleepless ; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)". to be alert, i.
Meaning
Vigilant wakefulness—God watches over covenant promises; humans watch for judgment or deliverance.
to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill) BDB: watch Usage: hasten, remain, wake, watch (for).
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
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Biblical Occurrences
Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.
Showing 8 of 12 occurrences in the biblical text.