What does שָׁקֵד · κατευθύνω mean in the Bible?
שָׁקֵד · κατευθύνω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "symbol of watchfulness due to early blooming".
Hebrew · H8247, G2720
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 phrase meaning "symbol of watchfulness due to early blooming".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8247, G2720?
H8247, G2720 is connected to 4 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. symbol of watchfulness due to early blooming
Strong's H8247, G2720
Lexical occurrences 4 verses Source Gloss
symbol of watchfulness due to early blooming
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How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
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