The meaning of “קָדַד”
Understanding qâdad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bow (down) (the) head, stoop. - to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference 1) (Qal) to bow dow...
קָדַד
bow (down) (the) head, stoop. - to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference 1) (Qal) to bow down
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:48 | “And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the Lord, and blessed the Lord God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master’s brother’s daughter unto his son.” Word: קָדַד (qâdad) | |
| Exodus 12:27 | “That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.” Word: קָדַד (qâdad) | |
| Numbers 22:31 | “Then the Lord opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.” Word: קָדַד (qâdad) | |
| 1 Samuel 28:14 | “And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.” Word: קָדַד (qâdad) | |
| 1 Kings 1:31 | “Then Bath–sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.” Word: קָדַד (qâdad) |
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