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שׁוּחַ H7743
H7743 is the Hebrew word שׁוּחַ, transliterated shûwach and said shoo'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it bowed down.
What it means
to sink, literally or figuratively.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bow down, incline, humble.
Verses using שׁוּחַ
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 44:25 · KJV
For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
Proverbs 2:18 · KJV
For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7743 mean?
H7743 is the Hebrew word שׁוּחַ (shûwach), meaning to sink, literally or figuratively.
How is H7743 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bowed down (1 time), inclineth (1 time).
How many times does H7743 appear in the Bible?
שׁוּחַ (shûwach) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7743 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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