Strong's H7817 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: שָׁחַח (shâchach)

Pronunciation: shaw-khakh'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to sink or depress (reflexive or causative)

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

Senses

1. to bow, crouch, bow down, be bowed down
   1. (Qal)
      1. to be bowed down, be prostrated, be humbled
      2. to bow (in homage)
      3. to bow (of mourner)
      4. to crouch (of wild beast in lair)
   2. (Niphal) to be prostrated, be humbled, be reduced, be weakened, proceed humbly, be bowed down
   3. (Hiphil) to prostrate, lay low, bow down
   4. (Hithpolel) to be cast down, be despairing

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