Strong's Lexicon sheleh: Ease, prosperity, security Original Word: שְׁלָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be quiet or at ease. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is εἰρήνη (eirēnē), which also means peace or tranquility. This term is frequently used in the New Testament to describe the peace that comes from God, surpassing all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Usage: The Hebrew word "sheleh" conveys a sense of ease, tranquility, or security. It is often used in contexts where there is a sense of peace or prosperity, either in a physical or spiritual sense. The term can imply a state of being free from disturbance or anxiety, often associated with divine blessing or favor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of "sheleh" would have been highly valued, as it represented a state of well-being and divine favor. In a time when external threats and internal strife were common, achieving a state of "sheleh" would have been seen as a sign of God's blessing and protection. The Israelites often equated peace and prosperity with obedience to God's commandments and faithfulness to His covenant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shalah Definition at ease NASB Translation ease (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁלֵה adjective at ease (Egyptian Aramaic Cooke210); — הֲוֵית בְּ ׳שׁ Daniel 4:1 I was at ease in my house. — Daniel 3:29 see following. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance at rest (Aramaic) corresponding to shalah; to be secure -- at rest. see HEBREW shalah Forms and Transliterations שְׁלֵ֤ה שלה šə·lêh šəlêh sheLehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:4 HEB: אֲנָ֣ה נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר שְׁלֵ֤ה הֲוֵית֙ בְּבֵיתִ֔י NAS: I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at ease in my house KJV: was at rest in mine house, INT: I Nebuchadnezzar ease was my house |
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