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שֶׁקֶט H8253

H8253 is the Hebrew word שֶׁקֶט, transliterated sheqeṭ and said sheh'-ket. The King James Version most often renders it quietness.

Word: שֶׁקֶטTransliteration: sheqeṭSaid: sheh'-ketLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

tranquillity.

Where it comes from

from H8252 (שָׁקַט).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

quietness 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: quietness.

Verses using שֶׁקֶט

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

1 Chronicles 22:9 · KJV

Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.

Common questions

What does Strong's H8253 mean?

H8253 is the Hebrew word שֶׁקֶט (sheqeṭ), meaning tranquillity.

How is H8253 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it quietness (1 time).

How many times does H8253 appear in the Bible?

שֶׁקֶט (sheqeṭ) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H8253 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H8252 (שָׁקַט).

Nearby entries

H8250 · שִׁקּוּי — a beverage; moisture, i.e. (figuratively)…H8251 · שִׁקּוּץ — disgusting, i.e. filthy; especially…H8252 · שָׁקַט — to repose (usually figurative)H8254 · שָׁקַל — to suspend or poise (especially in trade)H8255 · שֶׁקֶל — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard H8256 · שִׁקְמָה — a sycamore (usually the tree)

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