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The meaning of סְלִיחָה

Understanding çᵉlîychâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

forgiveness, pardon. - pardon 1) forgiveness

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution

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