Strong’s H8213

שָׁפֵל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shaphel

Pronunciation

shah-fel'

Definition

To be low, to be abased, to humble

Meaning

to depress, sink

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shaphel" primarily conveys the idea of being brought low or humbled. It is often used in contexts where individuals or nations are reduced in status or power, either by divine intervention or as a result of their own actions. The term can also imply a voluntary act of humbling oneself before God or others.

Bible references

1 Samuel 2:7;2 Samuel 22:28;Job 22:29;Job 40:11;Psalm 18:27;Psalm 75:7;Psalm 113:6;Psalm 147:6;Proverbs 25:7;Proverbs 29:23;Isaiah 2:9;Isaiah 2:11;Isaiah 2:12;Isaiah 2:17;Isaiah 5:15;Isaiah 5:15;Isaiah 10:33;Isaiah 13:11;Isaiah 25:11;Isaiah 25:12;Isaiah 26:5;Isaiah 26:5;Isaiah 29:4;Isaiah 32:19;Isaiah 40:4