שָׁקַע
sha.qa (H8257)
to sink
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word שָׁקַע (sha.qa) has a concise definition: to sink. Its six occurrences in the Bible indicate its relatively limited use, but its meaning is straightforward. The action of sinking can be applied to various situations, such as descending or plunging, often with the implication of a downward movement. Given its definition, it's likely that sha.qa is used in contexts where something or someone is experiencing a loss of stability or is being submerged. This might include natural phenomena, like the sinking of the land (as in the context of the creation story), or human actions, such as falling or being overthrown. The significance of sha.qa in the Bible might be its association with the concept of falling or descending, which can have multiple connotations depending on the context. Its use could also indicate a loss of balance or control, highlighting the consequences of human actions or divine judgment.
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The people cried to Moses; and Moses prayed to Yahweh, and the fire abated.
“Can you draw out Leviathan with a fish hook, or press down his tongue with a cord?
Then you shall say, ‘Thus will Babylon sink, and will not rise again because of the evil that I will bring on her; and they will be weary.’ ” Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.
Then I will make their waters clear, and cause their rivers to run like oil,” says the Lord Yahweh.
Won’t the land tremble for this, and everyone mourn who dwells in it? Yes, it will rise up wholly like the River; and it will be stirred up and sink again, like the River of Egypt.
For the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, is he who touches the land and it melts, and all who dwell in it will mourn; and it will rise up wholly like the River, and will sink again, like the River of Egypt.