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Lexicon :: Strong's H6974 - qûṣ

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קוּץ
Transliteration
qûṣ
Pronunciation
koots
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root [identical with קוּץ (H6972) through the idea of abruptness in starting up from sleep (compare יָקַץ (H3364))]
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TWOT Reference: 904a,2019

Strong’s Definitions

קוּץ qûwts, koots; a primitive root (identical with through the idea of abruptness in starting up from sleep (compare H3364)); to awake (literally or figuratively):—arise, (be) (a-) wake, watch.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 22x

The KJV translates Strong's H6974 in the following manner: awake (18x), wake (2x), arise (1x), watch (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 22x
The KJV translates Strong's H6974 in the following manner: awake (18x), wake (2x), arise (1x), watch (1x).

  1. to awake, wake up

    1. (Hiphil) to awaken, arouse, show signs of waking, awake

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
קוּץ qûwts, koots; a primitive root (identical with through the idea of abruptness in starting up from sleep (compare H3364)); to awake (literally or figuratively):—arise, (be) (a-) wake, watch.
STRONGS H6974: Abbreviations
† I. [קִיץ] verb
Hiph. awake (|| form of יקץ; Late Hebrew in Hiph. (rare)); — Perfect 3rd person masculine singular הֵקִיץ 2 Kings 4:31; Ezekiel 7:6; 2nd person masculine singular וַהֲקיצ֫וֺתָ consecutive Proverbs 6:22, etc.; Imperfect 1st person singular אָקִיץ Proverbs 23:35; 3rd person masculine plural יָקִ֫יצוּ Jeremiah 51:39 +; Imperative masculine singular הָקִ֫יצָה Habakkuk 2:19 +; masculine plural הָקִ֫יצוּ Isaiah 26:19; Joel 1:5; Infinitive construct הָקִיץ Psalm 17:15; Psalm 73:20; Participle מֵקִיץ 1 Samuel 26:12; — shew signs of waking, awake:
1. from sleep,
a. 1 Samuel 26:12; Isaiah 29:8 (twice in verse); Psalm 3:6; Psalm 73:20; Psalm 139:18; Proverbs 6:22 (doubtful line, see Toy).
b. of י׳ Psalm 44:24 awake [from sleep] to activity, so Psalm 35:23 (with ל of thing), Psalm 59:6 (with infinitive purpose).
c. from ecstatic sleep of prophets Jeremiah 31:26.
2. from sleep of death, with negative 2 Kings 4:31; Jeremiah 51:39, 57; Job 14:12; of resurrection Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2
3. from stupor (of drunkenness) Joel 1:5; Proverbs 23:35.
4. of inanimate thing Habakkuk 2:19; compare בָּא הַקֵּץ הֵקִיץ אֵלָ֑יִח Ezekiel 7:6 the end cometh, it hath awaked unto thee (Co strike out הֵקִיץ, but the word-play favours it). — Psalm 17:15 is put by Thes Ol Hup Du and others below 1a; Ew De Che below 2; we below 1b; Calv Now from night of distress and helplessness, and so Bae (psalmist representing Israel).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

1 Samuel

26:12; 26:12

2 Kings

4:31; 4:31

Job

14:12

Psalms

3:6; 17:15; 17:15; 35:23; 44:24; 59:6; 73:20; 73:20; 139:18

Proverbs

6:22; 6:22; 23:35; 23:35

Isaiah

26:19; 26:19; 29:8

Jeremiah

31:26; 51:39; 51:39; 51:57

Ezekiel

7:6; 7:6

Daniel

12:2

Joel

1:5; 1:5

Habakkuk

2:19; 2:19

H6974

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6974 matches the Hebrew קוּץ (qûṣ),
which occurs 23 times in 22 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:12 - So David took the spear and the jug of water by Saul's head, and they got out of there. No one saw them or was aware of their presence or woke up. All of them were asleep, for the LORD had caused a deep sleep to fall on them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 4:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 4:31 - Now Gehazi went on ahead of them. He placed the staff on the child's face, but there was no sound or response. When he came back to Elisha he told him, "The child did not wake up."

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:12 - so man lies down and does not rise; until the heavens are no more, they will not awake nor arise from their sleep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 3:5 - I rested and slept; I awoke, for the LORD protects me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:15 - As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:23 - Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:23 - Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Do not reject us forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:5 - You, O LORD God, the invincible warrior, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 73:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 73:20 - They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:18 - If I tried to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. Even if I finished counting them, I would still have to contend with you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:22 - When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:35 - You will say, "They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink."

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 26:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:19 - Your dead will come back to life; your corpses will rise up. Wake up and shout joyfully, you who live in the ground! For you will grow like plants drenched with the morning dew, and the earth will bring forth its dead spirits.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 29:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:8 - It will be like a hungry man dreaming that he is eating, only to awaken and find that his stomach is empty. It will be like a thirsty man dreaming that he is drinking, only to awaken and find that he is still weak and his thirst unquenched. So it will be for the horde from all the nations that fight against Mount Zion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 31:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:26 - Then they will say, 'Under these conditions I can enjoy sweet sleep when I wake up and look around.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:39

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:39 - When their appetites are all stirred up, I will set out a banquet for them. I will make them drunk so that they will pass out, they will fall asleep forever, they will never wake up," says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:57

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:57 - "I will make her officials and wise men drunk, along with her governors, leaders, and warriors. They will fall asleep forever and never wake up," says the King whose name is the LORD who rules over all.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 7:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 7:6 - An end comes - the end comes! It has awakened against you - the end is upon you! Look, it is coming!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 12:2 - Many of those who sleep in the dusty ground will awake - some to everlasting life, and others to shame and everlasting abhorrence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Joe 1:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJoe 1:5 - Wake up, you drunkards, and weep! Wail, all you wine drinkers, because the sweet wine has been taken away from you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 2:7

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:7 - Your creditors will suddenly attack; those who terrify you will spring into action, and they will rob you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:19 - The one who says to wood, 'Wake up!' is as good as dead - he who says to speechless stone, 'Awake!' Can it give reliable guidance? It is overlaid with gold and silver; it has no life's breath inside it.
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