Original Word: סָכַךְ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: cakak
Pronunciation: sah-KAHK
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-kak')
Definition: To cover, to hedge, to protect, to overshadow
Meaning: to entwine as a, screen, to fence in, cover over, protect

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "cakak," the concept of divine protection and covering can be seen in Greek words like "σκέπη" (skepē - G4639), meaning "covering" or "shelter," and "ἐπισκιάζω" (episkiazō - G1982), meaning "to overshadow."

Usage: The Hebrew verb "cakak" primarily conveys the idea of covering or protecting. It is often used in the context of providing a protective covering or a hedge around something or someone. This term can imply both physical and metaphorical protection, suggesting a sense of divine shelter or safeguarding.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of protection and covering was significant, especially in a nomadic or agrarian society where physical shelters were essential for survival. The imagery of God as a protector who "covers" His people is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the cultural understanding of divine guardianship and care. The use of "cakak" in the context of the tabernacle and the cherubim's wings over the mercy seat highlights the sacred and protective presence of God among His people.

II. [סוּךְ, סִיךְ] verb hedge, or fence about, shut in ("" form of שׂוךְ probably not connected with Arabic Ethiopic thorns; possibly compare Syr, finish, Pa`el finish, conclude, comprehend, and Arabic close, close up, stop, stop up, lock up Lane¹³⁸⁶); —

Qal (al.

Hiph`il, but compare שׂוּךְ) Imperfect3masculine singular וַ֫יָּסֶךְ אֱלוֺהַּ בַּעֲדוֺ Job 3:23, with accusative + בְּ instrumental וַיָּ֫סֶךְ בִּדְלָתַיִם יָ֑ם Job 38:8 and (who) shut in the sea with doors ? (Bi Bu וּמִי סָךְ, Me מִי סָךְ).

I. [סָכַךְ] verb overshadow, screen, cover ("" √ to I. שׂכך (which is probably original, compare Arabic , and Frä⁹⁰); Late Hebrew הֵסֵיךְ cover, and perhaps סִכֵּךְ roof over); —

Qal Perfect only 2 masculine singular סַכֹּ֫תָ Exodus 40:3, סַכֹּ֫תָה Lamentations 3:43,44, סַכּ֫וֺתָה Psalm 140:8; Imperfect3masculine plural וַיָּסֹ֫כּוּ 1 Kings 8:7, suffix יְסֻכֻּ֫הוּ Job 40:22; Participle active סוֺכֵךְ Ezekiel 28:14,16, plural סֹכֲבִים Exodus 25:20 2t.; —

1 screen, cover, usually co. עַלֿ of thing covered, 1 Kings 8:7; 1 Chronicles 28:18; + accusative of covering Exodus 40:3 (P); + בְּ of covering Exodus 25:20; Exodus 37:9 (both P); with לְ of thing covered Psalm 140:8; so (+ בְּ instrumental) בֶּעָנָן לָךְ ׳ס Lamentations 3:44 thou hast screened thyself with the clouds; with accusative Job 40:22 lotus-trees, as its shade, screen it; absolute Ezekiel 28:14,16 (difficult, text probably corrupt, Co Toy strike out as gloss).

2 reflexive cover oneself בָאַף ׳ס Lamentations 3:43 thou hast covered (clothed, panoplied) thyself with anger (si vera lectio; compare Lamentations 3:44 above.).

Hiph`il Imperfect. 3 masculine singular יָ֫סֶךְ לָךְ Psalm 91:4, וַיָּ֫סֶךְ Exodus 40:1 2t.; 2 masculine singular תָּסֵךְ Psalm 5:12; Infinitive construct. הָסֵךְ 1 Samuel 24:4; Participle מֵסִיךְ Judges 3:24 (Ges^{§ 67v}); — screen, cover,

1 specifically with אֶתרַֿגְלָיו, i.e. with long garments, euphemism for evacuating the bowels, from posture assumed, so infinitive Judges 3:24, participle 1 Samuel 24:4 (compare Late Hebrew הֵסֵיךְ, and see GFM, HPS).

2 elsewhere Imperfect, as

Qal (explained as Qal Ba^{ZMG xliii (1889), 178}), with עַלֿ Exodus 40:21, of protection Psalm 5:12; with לְ person + בְּ instrumental Psalm 91:4 (of protection).

Pilpel סִכְסֵךְ, denominative, see below

IV. שׂבך.

II. [סָכַךְ] verb weave together ("" form of II. שָׂבַךְ; Late Hebrew Hiph`il הֵסֵיךְ weave, סוּבָּה, booth,); —

Qal Perfect2masculine singular suffix תְּסֻכֵּנִי Psalm 139:13 thou didst weave me together in my mother's womb.

סֹכֵךְ noun [masculine] protector; — technical term of structure shielding stormers of city (Latin testudo) ׳הַסּ Nahum 2:6; ᵐ5 τὰς προφνλακὰς αὐτῶν.

I. [שָׂכַךְ] verb cover, lay over, so as to screen (compare "" √ I. סכן); —

Qal Perfect1singular וְשַׂכֹּתִי כַמִּי עָלֶיךָ Exodus 33:22 (JE).

II. [שָׂכַךְ] verb weave (compare "" √ II. סכך);

Po`lel Imperfect2masculine singular suffix תְּשׂכְכֵנִי Job 10:11 with bones and sinews thou weavest me together..

III. שׂכך (√ of following; compare I. שׂוך. II. סוך).

IV. [שָׂכַךְ] Pilpel prick or spur on (compare Arabic pierce (perhaps denominative from) thorn, point of spear, etc.; Ethiopic thorn); — prick or spur on, accusative of person: Perfect1singular וְסִכְסַכְתִּ֫י Isaiah 19:2 (+ ב against); Imperfect3masculine singular יְסַכְסֵךְ Isaiah 9:10.

cover, defense, defend, hedge in, join together, set, shut up

Or sakak (Exod. 33:22) {saw-kak'}; a primitive root; properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, (figuratively) protect -- cover, defence, defend, hedge in, join together, set, shut up.

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