Strong's Lexicon shelaph: Weapon, spear, missile Original Word: שֶׁלֶף Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַח (shalach), meaning "to send" or "to stretch out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shelach," the concept of weapons and warfare is prevalent in the New Testament. Greek words like "μάχαιρα" (machaira, G3162) meaning "sword," and "δόρυ" (dory, G1396) meaning "spear," are used in similar contexts. Usage: The Hebrew word "shelach" primarily refers to a weapon, often a spear or missile, used in warfare or hunting. It conveys the idea of something that is sent forth with force, reflecting its root meaning of "to send." In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe instruments of war and tools for defense or attack. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, weapons like the spear were essential for survival, both in terms of hunting for food and defending against enemies. The spear was a common weapon in the ancient Near East, used by soldiers and hunters alike. It was typically made of a wooden shaft with a metal or stone tip. The use of such weapons is frequently mentioned in biblical narratives, reflecting the militaristic and tribal nature of ancient Israelite society. Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֶׁ֫לָף] proper name, masculine son of Joktan; — שָׁ֑לֶף Genesis 10:26 = 1 Chronicles 1:20; Σαλεφ; identification by OsZMG xi (1857), 153 f. with South Arabic tribe  , compare MordtmZMG xxxix (1885), 228 GlasSkizze ii. 425 HomLChr 70, and see Di Dr. שׁלשׁ (√ of following; meaning unknown; conjectures in DietrWortforsch. 229 n.; compare LagBN 173). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sheleph From shalaph; extract; Sheleph, a son of Jokthan -- Sheleph. see HEBREW shalaph Forms and Transliterations שָׁ֑לֶף שלף šā·lep̄ šālep̄ ShalefLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:26 HEB: אַלְמוֹדָ֖ד וְאֶת־ שָׁ֑לֶף וְאֶת־ חֲצַרְמָ֖וֶת NAS: of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth KJV: Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, INT: became of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah 1 Chronicles 1:20 2 Occurrences |
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