Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H7834

Strong's H7834 · Hebrew

שַׁחַק

shachaq · /shakh'-ak/

Number
H7834
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שַׁחַק
Transliteration
shachaq
Pronunciation
shakh'-ak
KJV occurrences
21 verses

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.

clouds11×
skies5×
heaven2×
sky2×
dust1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Deuteronomy1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
Job5 verses
Psalms9 verses
Psalms 18:11

He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.

Psalms 36:5

Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.

Psalms 57:10

For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.

Psalms 68:34

Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds. clouds: or, heavens

Psalms 77:17

The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad. poured: Heb. were poured forth with water

Psalms 78:23

Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven,

Psalms 89:6

For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the LORD?

Psalms 89:37

It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.

Psalms 108:4

For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. clouds: or, skies

Proverbs2 verses
Isaiah2 verses
Jeremiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

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);