Strong's H7817 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁחַח (shâchach)

Pronunciation: shaw-khakh'

POS: shaw-khakh' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to sink or depress (reflexive or causative); bend, bow (down), bring (cast) down, couch, humble self, be (bring) low, stoop.

KJV Usage: bend, bow (down), bring (cast) down, couch, humble self, be (bring) low, stoop.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to bow, crouch, bow down, be bowed down
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to be bowed down, be prostrated, be humbled
• 4. 1a2) to bow (in homage)
• 5. 1a3) to bow (of mourner)
• 6. 1a4) to crouch (of wild beast in lair)
• 7. 1b) (Niphal) to be prostrated, be humbled, be reduced, be weakened, proceed humbly, be bowed down
• 8. 1c) (Hiphil) to prostrate, lay low, bow down
• 9. 1d) (Hithpolel) to be cast down, be despairing

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1416
• GREEK G2559
• GREEK G2578
• GREEK G2609
• GREEK G2955
• GREEK G5013
• GREEK G5015
• GREEK G5080

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