The meaning of “שָׁפָל”
Understanding shâphâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
base(-st), humble, low(-er, -ly). - depressed, literally or figuratively 1) low, humble 1a) low (in height) 1b) low (in ...
שָׁפָל
base(-st), humble, low(-er, -ly). - depressed, literally or figuratively 1) low, humble 1a) low (in height) 1b) low (in station), humble (of condition or spirit) 1c) humiliated 1d) lowly (as subst)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 13:26 | “But if the priest look on it, and, behold, there be no white hair in the bright spot, and it be no lower than the other skin, but be somewhat dark; then the priest shall shut him up seven days:” Word: שָׁפָל (shâphâl) | |
| 2 Samuel 6:22 | “And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour.” Word: שָׁפָל (shâphâl) | |
| Job 5:11 | “To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.” Word: שָׁפָל (shâphâl) | |
| Psalms 138:6 | “Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.” Word: שָׁפָל (shâphâl) | |
| Proverbs 29:23 | “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.” Word: שָׁפָל (shâphâl) |
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