What does שָׁקַד · γρηγορεύω mean in the Bible?
שָׁקַד · γρηγορεύω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to watch, be vigilant, oversee".
Hebrew · H8245, G1127
שָׁקַד
To be alert , i.e. sleepless ; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill) · to keep watch
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שָׁקַדH8245to be alert , i.e. sleepless ; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
Pronunciationšāqad
Vigilant wakefulness—God watches over covenant promises; humans watch for judgment or deliverance.
Open lexicon entry →γρηγορεύωG1127to keep watch
Pronunciationgrēgoreúō
To watch with vigilant alertness; often metaphorical for spiritual watchfulness against danger or temptation.
Open lexicon entry →What does שָׁקַד (shaqad) mean in the Bible?
שָׁקַד · γρηγορεύω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to watch, be vigilant, oversee".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8245, G1127?
H8245, G1127 is connected to 12 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to watch, be vigilant, oversee
Source Gloss
to watch, be vigilant, oversee
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups1Aligned forms10
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense10×
Participle activeIsa 29:20 · Jer 1:12 · Jer 5:6 · Jer 44:274×
PerfectJer 31:28 · Ps 102:8 · Ps 127:13×
ImperfectJer 31:28 · Job 21:322×
Sequential imperfectEzra 8:291×
Word Origins
שָׁקַד is a primitive root - no further derivation.