שְׁפַל
Abase, humble, put down, subdue.
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What does שְׁפַל (šĕpal) mean in the Bible?
שְׁפַל (šĕpal) is a Hebrew word meaning "abase, humble, put down, subdue.". BDB: be low Usage: abase, humble, put down, subdue.
Meaning
To bring low or reduce in status; used of God humbling the proud or enemies in judgment
BDB: be low Usage: abase, humble, put down, subdue.