Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “סְלִיחָה”
Understanding çᵉlîychâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
forgiveness, pardon. - pardon 1) forgiveness
H5547
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
סְלִיחָה
Phoneticsel-ee-khaw'
Transliterationçᵉlîychâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
forgiveness, pardon. - pardon 1) forgiveness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 9:17 | “And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.” Word: סְלִיחָה (çᵉlîychâh) | |
| Psalms 130:4 | “But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.” Word: סְלִיחָה (çᵉlîychâh) | |
| Daniel 9:9 | “To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;” Word: סְלִיחָה (çᵉlîychâh) |
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