Shûwach — H7743

Definition

verb

to sink, literally or figuratively

1. to sink down, be bowed down, be humble
1. (Qal) to sink down
2. (Hiphil) of depression of the mind

Usually translated as

bow down, incline, humble

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• tapeinóō (G5013)

Occurrences

Shûwach occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (1), Proverbs (1), Lamentations (1)

• Psalms 44:25 — For our soul is bowed down (שָׁ֣חָה) to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
• Proverbs 2:18 — For her house inclineth (שָׁ֣חָה) unto death, and her paths unto the dead.
• Lamentations 3:20 — My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled (וְתָשׁ֥וֹחַ) in me.