Lexical Definition
שָׁתַק shâthaq (shaw-thak') be quiet H:V
a primitive root
be calm, cease, be quiet.
- to subside
1) (Qal) to be quiet, be silent
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יִשְׁתֹּ֥ק | it becomes quiet | Prov.26.20 |
| יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ | they were quiet | Ps.107.30 |
| וְיִשְׁתֹּ֥ק | so it may be calm | Jonah.1.11 • Jonah.1.12 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[שָׁתַק] verb be quiet (late) (Late Hebrew id., be silent; Aramaic שְׁתַק, שְׁתֵיק, 
be quiet, silent (compare also שׁקט)); —
Qal Imperfect 3 masculine singular, of sea יִשְׁתֹּק הַיָּם Jonah 1:11; Jonah 1:12 (followed by מֵעַל), of quarrel, strife Prov 26:30 3 masculine plural of persons at sea, יִשְׁתֹּ֑קוּ Ps 107:30.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 107:30 |
| Proverbs | 26:30 |
| Jonah | 1:11 · 1:12 |