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King James Bible

Strongs Number: H8252


Hebrew Word
שָׁקַט
Transliteration
shâqaṭ
Phonetic
shaw-kat'
Part of Speech
Verb
Strongs Definition

to repose (usually figuratively)

BDB Definition

1. to be quiet, be tranquil, be at peace, be quiet, rest, lie still, be undisturbed

a. (Qal)

1. to be quiet, be undisturbed 1a

b. to be at peace (of land)

1. to be quiet, be inactive

c. (Hiphil)

1. to show quietness 1b

d. quietness, display of quietness (subst)

1. to quiet, be quiet

2. to cause quietness, pacify, allay

Origin
A primitive root
Bible Usage
{appease} {idleness} ({at} be {at} be {in} give) quiet ({-ness}) (be {at} be {in} {give} {have} take) {rest} {settle} be still.