שָׁקַט
sha.qat
“to quiet”
Definition
to repose (usually figurative)
a primitive root;
- to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be quiet, be undisturbed 1a1a) to be at peace (of land) 1a2) to be quiet, be inactive 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show quietness 1b1a) quietness, display of quietness (subst) 1b2) to quiet, be quiet 1b3) to cause quietness, pacify, allay
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
שָׁקַט appears 36 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
There they found rich, good pasture, and the land was spacious, peaceful, and quiet; for some Hamites had lived there formerly.
All the earth is at peace and at rest;they break out in song.
So the five men departed and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living securely, like the Sidonians, tranquil and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. And they were far away from the Sidonians and had no alliance with anyone.
But you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid,and do not be dismayed, O Israel.For I will surely save you out of a distant place,your descendants from the land of their captivity!Jacob will return to quiet and ease,with no one to make him afraid.
But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him?When He hides His face, who can see Him?Yet He watches over both man and nation,
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