שָׁתַק
sha.taq
be quiet
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Strong's number H8367 points to the Hebrew word שָׁתַק (sha.taq), which means "be quiet". This verb encourages stillness and silence. Given its 4 occurrences in the Bible, its meaning is straightforward and applicable to various situations. The range of usage of this word suggests that it's used to instruct or remind people of the importance of being quiet, whether in reverence, in a situation, or in response to someone else. Its context may indicate a time for reflection, contemplation, or obedience to instructions. The significance of this word lies in its emphasis on quietness, suggesting that sometimes, not speaking or acting is the most essential action.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven.
Proverbs 26:20For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
Jonah 1:11Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?” For the sea grew more and more stormy.
Jonah 1:12He said to them, “Take me up, and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will be calm for you; for I know that because of me this great storm is on you.”