Strong’s H7688

שְׁגַח

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shagach

Pronunciation

shah-GAHKH

Definition

To forget, to neglect

Meaning

to peep, glance sharply at

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shagach" primarily means to forget or to neglect. It conveys the idea of failing to remember or disregarding something or someone, often implying a lapse in attention or care. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can refer to both intentional and unintentional acts of forgetting, whether it be God's commandments, personal duties, or relationships.

Bible references

Psalm 33:14;Songs 2:9;Isaiah 14:16