Know the Word.

Hebrew word

shâqad

shaw-kad'

שָׁקַד

What it means

to be alert, i.e. sleepless

to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)

Where it comes from

a primitive root

How the King James translates it

  • watch5
  • over2
  • remain1
  • waketh1
  • watching1
  • hasten1
  • watched1

Every place it appears 12

Ezra8:29
Proverbs8:34
Isaiah29:20
Daniel9:14