Strong's H5456 · Hebrew
סָגַד
çâgad · /saw-gad'/
Definition
to prostrate oneself (in homage)
KJV: fall down.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סָגַד across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah4 verses
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.
Isaiah 44:17And 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.
Isaiah 44:19And 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? considereth: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock: Heb. that which comes of a tree?
Isaiah 46:6They 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5456 (çâgad) mean?
to prostrate oneself (in homage)
How many times does H5456 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5456 (סָגַד) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “down.”
How is çâgad translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5456 is rendered as “down” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word סָגַד come from?
a primitive root;