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Isaiah 44:17

He falleth down unto it - There were four forms of adoration used among the Hebrews:

1. Hishtachavah , The prostration of the whole body.

2. Kadad , The bowing of the head.

3. Cara , The bending of the upper part of the body down to the knees.

4. Barach , Bowing the knee, or kneeling. See on Isaiah 49:23 (note).

Other Adam Clarke entries containing Isaiah 44:17:

Isaiah 44:12
Isaiah 49:23

 

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