שׁוּט
shut
“to rove”
Definition
properly, to push forth; (but used only figuratively) to lash, i.e. (the sea with oars) to row; by implication, to travel
a primitive root;
- to go, go or rove about, go to and fro 1a) (Qal) to go or rove about 1b) (Polel) to go to and fro, go eagerly or quickly to and fro 1c) (Hithpolel) to run to and fro
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Occurrences
שׁוּט appears 13 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”
At the end of nine months and twenty days, having gone through the whole land, they returned to Jerusalem.
But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.”
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“Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem.Look now and take note; search her squares.If you can find a single person,anyone who acts justly,anyone who seeks the truth,then I will forgive the city.
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