שָׁגַח

shâgach · /shaw-gakh'/

Number

H7688

Language

Hebrew

Original word

שָׁגַח

Transliteration

shâgach

Pronunciation

shaw-gakh'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to peep, i.e. glance sharply at

KJV: look (narrowly).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁגַח across 3 verses.

forth1×

look1×

looketh1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 33:14

From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.

Song of Solomon1 verse

Song of Solomon 2:9

My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: behold, he standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, shewing himself through the lattice. shewing: Heb. flourishing

Isaiah1 verse

Isaiah 14:16

They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;

Topics that use this word

Babylon Pride Roe, the Rulers Walls

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H7688 (shâgach) mean?

to peep, i.e. glance sharply at

How many times does H7688 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H7688 (שָׁגַח) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “forth.”

How is shâgach translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H7688 is rendered as “forth” (1×), “look” (1×), “looketh” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word שָׁגַח come from?

a primitive root;