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foÌ‚l (vb.): The idea of falling is most frequently expressed in Hebrew by × ×¤×œ, naÌ„phal, but also by many other words; in Greek by πιÌπτω, pıÌptoÌ„, and its compounds. The uses of the word in Scripture are very varied. There is the literal falling by descent; the falling of the countenance in sorrow, shame, anger, etc. (, ); the falling in battle (; , etc.); the falling into trouble, etc. (, ); prostration in supplication and reverence (; , etc.); falling of the Spirit of Yahweh (; compare ; ); of apostasy (; ; ), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) frequently changes “fall†of the King James Version into other words or phrases, as “stumble†(; ; , etc.), “fade†(), etc.; in Acts 27, the Revised Version (British and American) reads “be cast ashore on rocky ground†for “have fallen upon rocks†(), “perish†for “fall†(), “lighting upon†for “falling into†().