Strong's H8257 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁקַע (shâqaʻ)

Pronunciation: shaw-kah'

POS: shaw-kah' Morph: v

Exegesis: (abbreviated Amos 8:8); a primitive root;

Definition: (abbreviated Amos 8:8); a primitive root; to subside; by implication, to be overflowed, cease; causatively, to abate, subdue; make deep, let down, drown, quench, sink.

KJV Usage: make deep, let down, drown, quench, sink.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to sink, sink down, subside
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to sink
• 3. 1b) (Niphal) to sink, collapse
• 4. 1c)(Hiphil) to sink down, cause to settle

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2270
• GREEK G2597
• GREEK G2869

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