Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׂחָה”
Understanding sâchâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(make to) swim. - to swim - causatively, to inundate 1) to swim 1a) (Qal) swim (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to make to swim
H7811
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׂחָה
Phoneticsaw-khaw'
Transliterationsâchâh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(make to) swim. - to swim - causatively, to inundate 1) to swim 1a) (Qal) swim (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to make to swim
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 6:6 | “I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.” Word: שָׂחָה (sâchâh) | |
| Isaiah 25:11 | “And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.” Word: שָׂחָה (sâchâh) |
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