The meaning of “שָׁפֵל”
Understanding shâphêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abase, bring (cast, put) down, debase, humble (self), be (bring, lay, make, put) low(-er). - to depress or sink (expecta...
שָׁפֵל
abase, bring (cast, put) down, debase, humble (self), be (bring, lay, make, put) low(-er). - to depress or sink (expectation figuratively, to humiliate, intransitive or transitive) 1) to be or become low, sink, be humbled, be abased 1a) (Qal) to be or become low 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to lay or bring low, humiliate 1b2) to set in a lower place, show abasement 1b3) to make low, sit down
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 2:7 | “The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.” Word: שָׁפֵל (shâphêl) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:28 | “And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.” Word: שָׁפֵל (shâphêl) | |
| Job 40:11 | “Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.” Word: שָׁפֵל (shâphêl) | |
| Psalms 113:6 | “Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!” Word: שָׁפֵל (shâphêl) | |
| Proverbs 29:23 | “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.” Word: שָׁפֵל (shâphêl) |
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