H1457 גָּהַר gâhar → Root
4 languagesRoot of the גהר gâhar family (1 member).
To crouch or bow down low, especially in a posture of submission or humility; to stretch oneself over or upon something, often in a gesture of deep emotion or intercession. The verb frequently describes a physical act of lowering oneself, sometimes with urgency or intensity, such as falling upon another person or lying face-down.
Etymology
Root: גהר. The root does not appear elsewhere in Hebrew, making its precise meaning uncertain. The attested verb likely denotes the act of bending or lowering oneself. This root is distinct from others like שָׁחָה (to bow down) or נָפַל (to fall), and its concrete meaning is inferred primarily from context.