8253. sheqet
Strong's Lexicon
sheqet: Quietness, Rest, Tranquility

Original Word: שֶׁקֶט
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: sheqet
Pronunciation: SHEH-ket
Phonetic Spelling: (sheh'-ket)
Definition: Quietness, Rest, Tranquility
Meaning: tranquillity

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקַט (shaqat), which means "to be quiet" or "to be at rest."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1515 (εἰρήνη, eirēnē): Often translated as "peace," this Greek word shares a similar concept of tranquility and rest, both in personal and communal contexts.

Usage: The Hebrew word "sheqet" primarily denotes a state of quietness or tranquility. It is used to describe a condition of peace and rest, often in contrast to turmoil or chaos. In the biblical context, "sheqet" can refer to both physical rest and a deeper, spiritual peace that comes from trusting in God.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "sheqet" was highly valued, as it represented not only the absence of conflict but also the presence of divine blessing and order. The Israelites understood that true peace and rest were gifts from God, often associated with obedience to His commandments and reliance on His providence. In a world where external threats and internal strife were common, "sheqet" was a desired state that reflected God's favor and protection.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from shaqat
Definition
quietness
NASB Translation
quiet (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
שֶׁ֫קֶט noun [masculine] quietness; — 1 Chronicles 22:9 (+שָׁלוֺם).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
quietness

From shaqat; tranquillity -- quietness.

see HEBREW shaqat

Forms and Transliterations
וָשֶׁ֛קֶט ושקט vaSheket wā·še·qeṭ wāšeqeṭ
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 22:9
HEB: שְׁמ֔וֹ וְשָׁל֥וֹם וָשֶׁ֛קֶט אֶתֵּ֥ן עַל־
NAS: peace and quiet to Israel
KJV: peace and quietness unto Israel
INT: his name peace and quiet will give unto

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8253
1 Occurrence


wā·še·qeṭ — 1 Occ.















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