The meaning of “סָגַד”
Understanding çâgad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fall down. - to prostrate oneself (in homage) 1) (Qal) to prostrate oneself (in worship)
סָגַד
fall down. - to prostrate oneself (in homage) 1) (Qal) to prostrate oneself (in worship)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 44:15 | “Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take thereof, and warm himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god, and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto.” Word: סָגַד (çâgad) | |
| Isaiah 44:17 | “And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.” Word: סָגַד (çâgad) | |
| Isaiah 44:19 | “And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?” Word: סָגַד (çâgad) | |
| Isaiah 46:6 | “They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship.” Word: סָגַד (çâgad) |
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