Strong’s H8245

שָׁקַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shaqad

Pronunciation

shah-KAHD

Definition

To watch, to be alert, to be wakeful, to be vigilant

Meaning

to be alert, sleepless, to be on the lookout

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shaqad" primarily means to watch or to be vigilant. It conveys a sense of being awake and alert, often with the implication of careful observation or guarding. This term is used in contexts where attentiveness and readiness are required, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense.

Bible references

Ezra 8:29;Job 21:32;Psalm 102:7;Psalm 127:1;Proverbs 8:34;Isaiah 29:20;Jeremiah 1:12;Jeremiah 5:6;Jeremiah 31:28;Jeremiah 31:28;Jeremiah 44:27;Daniel 9:14