◄ 7953. shalah ►
Strong's Lexicon shalah: Prosperity, ease, security, tranquility Original Word: שָׁלָה Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: shalah Pronunciation: shah-LAH Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-law') Definition: Prosperity, ease, security, tranquility Meaning: to draw out, off, remove Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלָה (shalah), which means to be at rest or to prosper. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1515 (εἰρήνη, eirēnē): Often translated as "peace," this Greek term shares a similar concept of tranquility and well-being. - Strong's Greek 2133 (εὐπορία, euporia): Meaning "prosperity" or "abundance," it aligns with the idea of material and spiritual well-being. Usage: The Hebrew word "shalah" primarily conveys a sense of tranquility, ease, or prosperity. It is often used to describe a state of peace and security, both in a physical and spiritual sense. This term can refer to the absence of conflict or the presence of abundant blessings and well-being. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "shalah" was closely tied to the covenant relationship with God. Prosperity and peace were seen as blessings from God for obedience and faithfulness. Conversely, a lack of "shalah" could be interpreted as a sign of divine displeasure or judgment. The Israelites valued peace and security as essential components of a blessed life, often seeking them through adherence to God's laws and commands. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to draw out, extract NASB Translation requires (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take away A primitive root (rather cognate (by contraction) to the base of nashal, shalal and their congeners through the idea of extracting); to draw out or off, i.e. Remove (the soul by death) -- take away. see HEBREW nashal see HEBREW shalal Forms and Transliterations יֵ֖שֶׁל ישל yê·šel yêšel Yeshel Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 27:8 HEB: יִבְצָ֑ע כִּ֤י יֵ֖שֶׁל אֱל֣וֹהַּ נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ NAS: When God requires his life? KJV: when God taketh away his soul? INT: is cut When requires God any 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7953 1 Occurrence yê·šel — 1 Occ.