Strong’s H8264
שָׁקַק
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
shaqaq
Pronunciation
shah-KAHK
Definition
To run, rush, run to and fro, be eager, be restless
Meaning
to course, to seek greedily
Usage
The Hebrew verb "shaqaq" primarily conveys the idea of movement, often with a sense of urgency or restlessness. It can describe physical running or rushing about, as well as a more metaphorical eagerness or restlessness. The term is used to depict both literal and figurative actions, emphasizing a sense of motion and activity.
Bible references
Psalm 107:9;Proverbs 28:15;Isaiah 29:8;Isaiah 33:4;Joel 2:9;Nahum 2:4