שֶׁקֶט
𐤔𐤒𐤈
sheqeṭ
H8253 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
State or condition of calmness, absence of turmoil, tranquility, or peaceful quiet. Used to describe an environment or situation marked by lack of disturbance or strife, often in contrast to previous unrest or agitation.
Semantic Range
quietness, tranquility, calm, absence of disturbance, state of being undisturbed or at rest
Root / Etymology
From the root שָׁקַט (sh-q-ṭ), meaning 'to be quiet, be tranquil, be at rest.' שֶׁקֶט is a nominal formation from this root, denoting the quality of tranquility or a tranquil state.
Historical & Contextual Notes
שֶׁקֶט occurs rarely in the Hebrew Bible, notably in Zechariah 8:10, where it describes the absence of 'peace' (שָׁלוֹם) or tranquility for those going out or coming in. Unlike שָׁלוֹם, which can denote general well-being or holistic peace, שֶׁקֶט is more narrowly focused on the state of quietness or calm, especially following or in contrast to turmoil. In later Hebrew, שֶׁקֶט became the standard term for 'silence' or 'quiet' in everyday usage. In biblical usage, its context carries a sense of relief or cessation from disturbance rather than a foundational, ongoing peace. English translations often render it as 'quietness' or 'tranquility,' though these may not fully reflect its contrastive and situational nuances.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from שָׁקַט; tranquillity; quietness.
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שקט (sh-q-ṭ) — to be quiet, be tranquil, be at rest
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H8252 | שָׁקַט | I will be at rest |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8253-01 |
וָ/שֶׁ֛קֶט | vasheqet | HC/Ncmsa |
and quiet | and tranquility | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8253-01 |
1 Chronicles 22:9 | וָ/שֶׁ֛קֶט | vasheqet | HC/Ncmsa |
and quiet | and tranquility |