שָׂחָה

sa.chahto swimHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb3 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to swim; causatively, to inundate
Traditional renderings: (make to) swim.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שָׂחָה:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Psalm 6:6אַשְׂחֶ֣ה · I flood
    I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.
  2. Isaiah 25:11הַשֹּׂחֶ֖ה · a swimmer; לִשְׂח֑וֹת · to swim
    He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands.