Lexicon shuq: To run to and fro, to go eagerly or quickly Original Word: שׁוּק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance street From shuwq; a street (as run over) -- street. see HEBREW shuwq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shoq Definition a street NASB Translation street (3), streets (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שׁוּק noun masculine street (Aramaic; see √); — ׳שׁ Proverbs 7:8; Ecclesiastes 12:4,5; plural שְׁוָּקִים Songs 3:2. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to run after or to seek.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament is ἀγορά (G58), which also refers to a marketplace or public square. Like שׁוּק (shuq), ἀγορά is a place of gathering, commerce, and public discourse, highlighting the continuity of urban life and social interaction from the Hebrew Bible to the New Testament period. Usage: The term שׁוּק (shuq) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to streets, often in the context of public spaces within a city where social and commercial activities occur. Context: The Hebrew word שׁוּק (shuq) appears in the Old Testament to describe streets, especially those that serve as main thoroughfares in urban settings. These streets were central to the life of ancient cities, functioning as places for trade, social interaction, and public gatherings. The word is used in various contexts to depict the bustling activity typical of city life. For example, in the book of Proverbs, the imagery of streets is often employed to convey wisdom or folly in the public sphere. The street is a place where wisdom calls out (Proverbs 1:20-21), and it is also where one might encounter temptation or danger (Proverbs 7:8-12). The concept of the street as a public arena underscores its role as a venue for both righteous and unrighteous behavior, reflecting the moral and social dynamics of the community. Forms and Transliterations בַּ֭שּׁוּק בַּשְּׁוָקִים֙ בַּשּׁ֔וּק בַשּׁ֖וּק בשוק בשוקים baš·šə·wā·qîm baš·šūq ḇaš·šūq bashshevaKim Bashshuk baššəwāqîm baššūq ḇaššūq vashShukLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 7:8 HEB: עֹבֵ֣ר בַּ֭שּׁוּק אֵ֣צֶל פִּנָּ֑הּ NAS: Passing through the street near KJV: Passing through the street near INT: Passing the street near her corner Ecclesiastes 12:4 Ecclesiastes 12:5 Songs 3:2 4 Occurrences |
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