Strong’s H3364

יָקַץ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yaqats

Pronunciation

yah-kats'

Definition

To awake, to awaken

Meaning

to awake

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yaqats" primarily means "to awake" or "to awaken." It is used in the context of waking from sleep, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. The term can imply a sudden or abrupt awakening, often with a sense of alertness or realization.

Bible references

Genesis 9:24;Genesis 28:16;Genesis 41:4;Genesis 41:7;Genesis 41:21;Judges 16:14;Judges 16:20;1 Kings 3:15;1 Kings 18:27;Psalm 78:65