Hebrew · H8247, G2720 · unreviewed

שָׁקֵד

The almond (tree or nut; as being the earliest in bloom) · to guide

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שָׁקֵד H8247 the almond (tree or nut; as being the earliest in bloom)
Pronunciation šāqēd
Almond signifies watchfulness and vigilance—the tree's early bloom symbolizes God's prompt, careful attention to His word
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κατευθύνω G2720 to guide
Pronunciation kateuthýnō
To direct or guide by making straight; emphasizes establishing proper course or alignment toward a goal.
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What does שָׁקֵד (shaqed) mean in the Bible?

שָׁקֵד · κατευθύνω is a Hebrew word meaning "symbol of watchfulness due to early blooming".

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Meaning

symbol of watchfulness due to early blooming
Grammatical Forms

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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