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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1"/><title>Strong's Hebrew: 8246. שָׁקַד (shaqad) -- To watch, to be alert, to be wakeful, to be vigilant</title></title><link rel="canonical" href="http://biblehub.com/hebrew/8246.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/strongsnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader.js'></script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/interlinear/vmenus/exodus/25-33.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmstrongs/hebrew/8246.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's</a> > <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Hebrew</a> > 8246</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../hebrew/8245.htm" title="8245">◄</a> 8246. shaqad <a href="../hebrew/8247.htm" title="8247">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">Strong's Lexicon</div><div align="left"><span class="toptitle2">shaqad: To watch, to be alert, to be wakeful, to be vigilant</span></div><p><span class="tophdg">Original Word: </span><span class="hebrew">שָׁקַד</span><br><span class="tophdg">Part of Speech: </span>Verb<br><span class="tophdg">Transliteration: </span>shaqad<br><span class="tophdg">Pronunciation: </span>shah-KAHD<br><span class="tophdg">Phonetic Spelling: </span>(shaw-kad')<br><span class="tophdg">Definition: </span>To watch, to be alert, to be wakeful, to be vigilant<br><span class="tophdg">Meaning: </span>to be, almond-shaped<p><span class="tophdg">Word Origin: </span>A primitive root<p><span class="tophdg">Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: </span>While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shaqad," the concept of vigilance is captured in Greek by words such as "γρηγορέω" (grēgoreō - Strong's G1127), meaning to watch or be alert.<p><span class="tophdg">Usage: </span>The Hebrew verb "shaqad" primarily means to watch or to be vigilant. It conveys the idea of being alert and attentive, often in the context of guarding or overseeing something with care. This term is used to describe both human and divine vigilance, emphasizing a state of wakefulness and readiness.<p><span class="tophdg">Cultural and Historical Background: </span>In ancient Israel, the concept of vigilance was crucial for survival and prosperity. Shepherds, watchmen, and guards needed to be constantly alert to protect their flocks, cities, and homes from threats. This cultural context underscores the importance of the term "shaqad" in conveying a sense of duty and responsibility. Additionally, the almond tree, which is associated with the word "shaqed" (almond), is known for its early blooming, symbolizing watchfulness and the prompt fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">NAS Exhaustive Concordance</div><span class="hdg">Word Origin</span><br>denominative verb from <a href="/hebrew/8247.htm">shaqed</a><br><span class="hdg">Definition</span><br>to be shaped like almonds<br><span class="hdg">NASB Translation</span><br>shaped like almond (6).<p><div align="center"><span class="smalltext"><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/nasec.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe></span></div><div class="vheading2">Brown-Driver-Briggs</div> [<font class="hebrew2">שָׁקַד</font>] <font size="+1" color="#552200"><b>verb Pu`al denominative</b></font> — only <em>Participle</em> in <font class="hebrew2">גְּבִעִים מְשֻׁקָּדִים</font> <em>cups shaped like almond</em> (blossoms) <a href="/interlinear/exodus/25-33.htm">Exodus 25:33</a> (twice in verse); <a href="/interlinear/exodus/25-34.htm">Exodus 25:34</a>; <a href="/interlinear/exodus/37-19.htm">Exodus 37:19</a> (twice in verse); <a href="/interlinear/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20</a> (all P). <br><br><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/bsoft2.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance</div>make like unto, after the fashion of almonds <p>A denominative from <a href="/hebrew/8247.htm">shaqed</a>; to be (intensively, make) almond-shaped -- make like (unto, after the fashion of) almonds. <p>see HEBREW <a href="/hebrew/8247.htm">shaqed</a> <div class="vheading2">Forms and Transliterations</div>מְֽשֻׁקָּדִ֞ים מְשֻׁ֨קָּדִ֔ים מְשֻׁקָּדִ֔ים מְשֻׁקָּדִ֛ים משקדים mə·šuq·qā·ḏîm meshukkaDim məšuqqāḏîm<div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm">Interlinear Greek</a> • <a href="/interlinear/genesis/1-1.htm">Interlinear Hebrew</a> • <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's Numbers</a> • <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Englishman's Greek Concordance</a> • <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance</a> • <a href="/texts/matthew/1-1.htm">Parallel Texts</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><div class="vheading">Englishman's Concordance</div><b><a href="/text/exodus/25-33.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Exodus 25:33</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/25.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה גְ֠בִעִים <b> מְֽשֻׁקָּדִ֞ים </b> בַּקָּנֶ֣ה הָאֶחָד֮</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/exodus/25.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> cups <span class="itali">[shall be] shaped</span> like almond<br><a href="/kjvs/exodus/25.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> bowls <span class="itali">made like unto almonds,</span> [with] a knop<br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/25-33.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> Three cups <span class="itali">shaped</span> branch the one<p><b><a href="/text/exodus/25-33.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Exodus 25:33</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/25.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה גְבִעִ֗ים <b> מְשֻׁקָּדִ֛ים </b> בַּקָּנֶ֥ה הָאֶחָ֖ד</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/exodus/25.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> [shall be] shaped <span class="itali">like almond</span> [blossoms] in the one<br><a href="/kjvs/exodus/25.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> bowls <span class="itali">made like almonds</span> in the other<br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/25-33.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> and three cups <span class="itali">like</span> branch the other<p><b><a href="/text/exodus/25-34.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Exodus 25:34</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/25.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">אַרְבָּעָ֣ה גְבִעִ֑ים <b> מְשֻׁקָּדִ֔ים </b> כַּפְתֹּרֶ֖יהָ וּפְרָחֶֽיהָ׃</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/exodus/25.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> cups <span class="itali">shaped like almond</span> [blossoms], its bulbs<br><a href="/kjvs/exodus/25.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> bowls <span class="itali">made like unto almonds,</span> [with] their knops<br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/25-34.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> four cups <span class="itali">shaped</span> bulbs flowers<p><b><a href="/text/exodus/37-19.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Exodus 37:19</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/37.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה גְ֠בִעִים <b> מְֽשֻׁקָּדִ֞ים </b> בַּקָּנֶ֣ה הָאֶחָד֮</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/exodus/37.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> cups <span class="itali">shaped</span> like almond<br><a href="/kjvs/exodus/37.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> bowls <span class="itali">made after the fashion of almonds</span> in one<br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/37-19.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> three cups <span class="itali">shaped</span> branch one<p><b><a href="/text/exodus/37-19.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Exodus 37:19</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/37.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה גְבִעִ֗ים <b> מְשֻׁקָּדִ֛ים </b> בְּקָנֶ֥ה אֶחָ֖ד</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/exodus/37.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> shaped <span class="itali">like almond</span> [blossoms], a bulb<br><a href="/kjvs/exodus/37.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> bowls <span class="itali">made like almonds</span> in another<br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/37-19.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> and three cups <span class="itali">like</span> branch the other<p><b><a href="/text/exodus/37-20.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Exodus 37:20</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/37.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">אַרְבָּעָ֣ה גְבִעִ֑ים <b> מְשֻׁ֨קָּדִ֔ים </b> כַּפְתֹּרֶ֖יהָ וּפְרָחֶֽיהָ׃</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/exodus/37.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> cups <span class="itali">shaped like almond</span> [blossoms], its bulbs<br><a href="/kjvs/exodus/37.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> bowls <span class="itali">made like almonds,</span> his knops,<br><a href="/interlinear/exodus/37-20.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> four cups <span class="itali">shaped</span> bulbs flowers<p><i><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8246.htm">6 Occurrences</a></i><br /><br /><b><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8246.htm">Strong's Hebrew 8246<br>6 Occurrences</a></b><br><br><a href="/hebrew/meshukkadim_8246.htm">mə·šuq·qā·ḏîm — 6 Occ.</a><br><br /><br /></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> 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