Strong's Lexicon selichah: Forgiveness, Pardon Original Word: סְלִיחָה Word Origin: Derived from the root סָלַח (salach), which means "to forgive" or "to pardon." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G859 (aphesis) - often translated as "forgiveness" or "remission." - G5485 (charis) - while primarily meaning "grace," it is sometimes associated with the concept of forgiveness. Usage: The term "selichah" refers to the act of forgiving or pardoning an offense. It is often used in the context of divine forgiveness, where God grants pardon to individuals or the nation of Israel for their sins. The concept of selichah emphasizes the merciful and compassionate nature of God, who is willing to forgive those who repent and seek His grace. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of forgiveness was deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Israelites understood that their sins separated them from God, and they relied on His mercy for restoration. The practice of seeking forgiveness was integral to their religious life, especially during significant times such as Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, when the high priest would make atonement for the sins of the people. The idea of selichah also permeates Jewish liturgical traditions, where prayers for forgiveness are recited, particularly during the High Holy Days. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom salach Definition forgiveness NASB Translation forgiveness (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs סְלִיחָה noun feminine forgiveness (late; on formative see Köii. 1, 197); — ׳ס Psalm 130:4; plural abstract intensive abundant forgiveness, סְלִיחוֺת Nehemiah 9:17, סְלִחוֺת Daniel 9:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forgiveness, pardon From calach; pardon -- forgiveness, pardon. see HEBREW calach Forms and Transliterations הַסְּלִיחָ֑ה הסליחה וְהַסְּלִח֑וֹת והסלחות סְלִיח֜וֹת סליחות has·sə·lî·ḥāh hasseliChah hassəlîḥāh sə·lî·ḥō·wṯ seliChot səlîḥōwṯ vehasseliChot wə·has·sə·li·ḥō·wṯ wəhassəliḥōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 9:17 HEB: וְאַתָּה֩ אֱל֨וֹהַּ סְלִיח֜וֹת חַנּ֧וּן וְרַח֛וּם NAS: But You are a God of forgiveness, Gracious KJV: but thou [art] a God ready to pardon, gracious INT: you God of forgiveness Gracious and compassionate Psalm 130:4 Daniel 9:9 3 Occurrences |
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