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FALL

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Fall commonly means descending, collapsing, being defeated, entering trouble, bowing in worship, or falling into apostasy. Its meaning depends on the context, whether literal or figurative.
Biblical Usage
Scripture speaks of falling in battle, falling into trouble, falling in supplication and reverence, the Spirit falling upon people, and falling away from the faith. It also uses falling for sorrow, shame, anger, and defeat.