Strong's H8252 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: שָׁקַט (shâqaṭ)

Pronunciation: shaw-kat'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to repose (usually figurative)

KJV Renderings: appease, idleness, (at, be at, be in, give) quiet(-ness), (be at, be in, give, have, take) rest, settle, be still

Senses

1. to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed
   1. (Qal)
      1. to be quiet, be undisturbed
         1. to be at peace (of land)
      2. to be quiet, be inactive
   2. (Hiphil)
      1. to show quietness
         1. quietness, display of quietness (subst)
      2. to quiet, be quiet
      3. to cause quietness, pacify, allay

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