Strong’s H8247

שָׁקֵד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shaqed

Pronunciation

shah-KAYD

Definition

Almond

Meaning

the almond

Usage

The Hebrew word "shaqed" refers to the almond tree or its fruit. In the Bible, the almond is often associated with watchfulness and the fulfillment of God's promises, as it is one of the first trees to blossom in the spring, symbolizing new beginnings and vigilance.

Bible references

Genesis 43:11;Numbers 17:8;Ecclesiastes 12:5;Jeremiah 1:11