Strong's H7812 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁחָה (shâchâh)

Pronunciation: shaw-khaw'

POS: shaw-khaw' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God); bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship.

KJV Usage: bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to bow down
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to bow down
• 3. 1b)(Hiphil) to depress (fig)
• 4. 1c) (Hithpael)
• 5. 1c1) to bow down, prostrate oneself
• 6. 1c1a) before superior in homage
• 7. 1c1b) before God in worship
• 8. 1c1c) before false gods
• 9. 1c1d) before angel

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2705
• GREEK G2955
• GREEK G4160
• GREEK G4352
• GREEK G5015

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