Strong's Lexicon saqad: To watch, to be alert, to be vigilant Original Word: שָׂקַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of watchfulness is "γρηγορέω" (Strong's Greek 1127), which means to be awake or watchful. This term is used in the New Testament, particularly in the context of spiritual alertness and readiness for the Lord's return. Usage: The Hebrew verb "saqad" conveys the idea of being watchful or vigilant. It implies a state of alertness and readiness, often in the context of guarding or keeping watch over something or someone. This term is used to describe a proactive stance, where one is actively engaged in observation and protection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of watchfulness was crucial, especially in a society where communities were often vulnerable to external threats. Watchmen were stationed on city walls or towers to alert the inhabitants of any approaching danger. This cultural practice underscores the importance of vigilance and preparedness in the biblical narrative, reflecting a broader spiritual principle of being watchful in one's faith and life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition perhaps to bind on NASB Translation bound (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂקַד] doubtful verb, †i bind on; — Niph`al Perfect3masculine singular נִשְׂקַד עֹל Lamentations 1:14 (figurative); read perhaps נִשְׁקַד עַל watch is kept upon ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 Bu, compare Thes (see שׁקד); others conjecture in Löhr Bi. שׂקק (assumed as √ of following, but nowhere found). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bind A primitive root; to fasten -- bind. Forms and Transliterations נִשְׂקַד֩ נשקד niś·qaḏ nisKad niśqaḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Lamentations 1:14 HEB: נִשְׂקַד֩ עֹ֨ל פְּשָׁעַ֜י NAS: of my transgressions is bound; By His hand KJV: of my transgressions is bound by his hand: INT: is bound the yoke of my transgressions 1 Occurrence |
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