Definition
a primitive root; to shut up; by implication, to surrender
Traditional renderings: stop, give over. See also H5462, H7936.
Traditional renderings: stop, give over. See also H5462, H7936.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders סָכַר:
- ἐπικαλύπτωepikaluptō“to cover”50%
- παραδίδωμιparadidōmi“to deliver”50%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Genesis 8:2וַיִּסָּֽכְרוּ֙ · were closedThe springs of the deep and the floodgates of the heavens were closed, and the rain from the sky was restrained.
- Psalm 63:11יִ֝סָּכֵ֗ר · will be shutBut the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.
- Isaiah 19:4וְסִכַּרְתִּי֙ · I will deliverI will deliver the Egyptians into the hands of a harsh master, and a fierce king will rule over them,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.