Hebrew · H6915, H7812

וַיִּקְּדוּ וַיִּשְׁתַּחֲווּ

To shrivel up , i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference · to depress , i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)

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קָדַד H6915 to shrivel up , i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference

Pronunciation qādad

Physical contraction of body/neck as gesture of deference, submission, or reverence before superiors.

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שָׁחָה H7812 to depress , i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)

Pronunciation shāḥāh

Physical act of lowering oneself expressing submission, homage, or worship before authority—divine or royal.

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What does וַיִּקְּדוּ וַיִּשְׁתַּחֲווּ (vayyiqqedu vayishtachavu) mean in the Bible?

קָדַד · שָׁחָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to bow; to prostrate oneself in worship".

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What does קָדַד · שָׁחָה mean in the Bible?

קָדַד · שָׁחָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to bow; to prostrate oneself in worship".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6915, H7812?

H6915, H7812 is connected to 190 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to bow; to prostrate oneself in worship

Strong's H6915, H7812

Lexical occurrences 190 verses

Source Gloss

to bow; to prostrate oneself in worship

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