שָׁחָה
shâchâh
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "shâchâh" primarily means to lower oneself or lie flat, often as an act of respect or submission. It is commonly used to describe bowing down or prostrating oneself, especially in honor of royalty or God. Practical applications include showing reverence, making obeisance, or humbly pleading.
to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
The Hebrew word shâchâh means "to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)," encompassing related ideas including bow down, crouch, fall down, humbly beseech.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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