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

quietness

From shaqat; tranquillity -- quietness.

see HEBREW shaqat

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

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

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1515 • εἰρήνη (eirēnē): Often translated as "peace," this Greek term shares a similar semantic range with שֶׁקֶט, encompassing both external peace and internal tranquillity.
• Strong's Greek Number 2272 • ἡσυχία (hēsychia): This term is used to denote quietness or silence, akin to the restful aspect of שֶׁקֶט.

The concept of שֶׁקֶט (sheqet) in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of peace as a divine gift and a state of being that reflects God's order and blessing. It is a theme that resonates throughout the biblical narrative, emphasizing the value of tranquillity in both communal and personal contexts.

Usage: The term שֶׁקֶט (sheqet) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of peace, calmness, or absence of disturbance. It is often associated with a sense of divine or spiritual rest and is used to describe both physical and spiritual states of tranquillity.

Context: The Hebrew word שֶׁקֶט (sheqet) appears in the Old Testament to convey a sense of peace and restfulness. It is used in contexts where there is an absence of conflict or turmoil, often implying a divine or providential peace. For example, in 1 Chronicles 22:9, it is used to describe the peace that Solomon would bring to Israel: "But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; his name will be Solomon, and I will grant peace and quiet to Israel in his days." This passage highlights the connection between divine promise and the resulting tranquillity. The word is also used in contexts of personal peace, as seen in the Psalms and prophetic literature, where it often reflects a spiritual or inner calm bestowed by God.

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