Strong's H7834 · Hebrew
שַׁחַק
shachaq · /shakh'-ak/
Definition
a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
KJV: cloud, small dust, heaven, sky.
Root / derivation: from H7833 (שָׁחַק);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שַׁחַק across 21 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
Job5 verses
Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds which are higher than thou.
Job 36:28Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.
Job 37:18Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?
Job 37:21And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
Job 38:37Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven, stay: Heb. cause to lie down
Psalms9 verses
He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
Psalms 36:5Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
Psalms 57:10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
Psalms 68:34Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds. clouds: or, heavens
Psalms 77:17The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad. poured: Heb. were poured forth with water
Psalms 78:23Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,
Psalms 89:6For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?
Psalms 89:37It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
Psalms 108:4For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. clouds: or, skies
Proverbs2 verses
Isaiah2 verses
Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.
Isaiah 45:8Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7834 (shachaq) mean?
a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
How many times does H7834 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7834 (שַׁחַק) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “clouds.”
How is shachaq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7834 is rendered as “clouds” (11×), “skies” (5×), “heaven” (2×), “sky” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word שַׁחַק come from?
from H7833 (שָׁחַק);