Original Word: יָקַץ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yaqats
Pronunciation: yah-kats'
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-kats')
Definition: To awake, to awaken
Meaning: to awake

be awaked

A primitive root; to awake (intransitive) -- (be) awake(-d).

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to awake
NASB Translation
awaken (1), awakened (1), awoke (9), wake (2).

[יָקַץ] verb awake (Arabic wake, be awake) —

Qal Imperfect יִקָ֑ץ 1 Kings 18:27; וַיִּיקַץ Genesis 28:16 3t.; וַיִּקַץ Judges 16:20; Psalm 78:65; 1 Kings 3:15 (see Baer); וָאִיקָ֑ץ Genesis 41:21; יִָֽקְצוּ Habakkuk 2:7; — awake, Genesis 41:4,7,21 (E), 1 Kings 3:15; of Baal 1 Kings 18:27; followed by מִשְּׁנָתוֺ Genesis 28:16 (J), Judges 16:14,20; of Noah, מִיֵּינוֺ Genesis 9:24 (J), i.e. from drunken sleep; figurative of ׳י Psalm 78:65, i.e. become suddenly active; of enemies Habakkuk 2:7. — See also קיץ

Hiph`il

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1594 (ἐξυπνίζω, exypnizo): to awaken, to rouse from sleep
• G1817 (ἐγείρω, egeiro): to raise up, to awaken
• G1825 (ἐξαναστάναι, exanastanai): to rise up, to awaken
• G1852 (ἐξυπνίζω, exypnizo): to awaken, to rouse from sleep
• G3722 (ὑπνόω, hypnoo): to fall asleep, to be asleep
• G4337 (προσέχω, prosecho): to pay attention, to be alert

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of awakening and alertness, often used in the New Testament to describe both physical and spiritual states of awareness. The connection between the Hebrew יָקַץ and these Greek terms highlights a consistent biblical theme of moving from a state of sleep or ignorance to one of awareness and understanding.

Usage: The verb יָקַץ (yaqats) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of waking up from sleep. It is often used in a literal sense but can also carry metaphorical implications of becoming aware or alert.

Context: The Hebrew verb יָקַץ (yaqats) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, primarily conveying the action of waking from sleep. This term is used in narratives to describe both physical awakening and moments of realization or awareness. For instance, in Genesis 9:24, Noah awakes from his wine-induced slumber, illustrating a return to consciousness. Similarly, in Judges 16:14, Samson awakes from sleep, highlighting a moment of regained awareness. The term can also be found in poetic and prophetic literature, where it may symbolize spiritual awakening or enlightenment. The usage of יָקַץ underscores the transition from a state of rest or ignorance to one of activity or understanding.

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