שָׁקַד
shâqad(shaw-kad')
“to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)”
12 occurrencesOld TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
Translated in KJV as
hastenremainwakewatch (for).
Etymology
a primitive root;
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“A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”