The meaning of “שֶׁל”
Understanding shel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
for the rel. אֲשֶׁר; used with prepositional prefix, and often followed by some pronominal affix cause, sake. - on accou...
שֶׁל
for the rel. אֲשֶׁר; used with prepositional prefix, and often followed by some pronominal affix cause, sake. - on account of, whatsoever, whichsoever 1) who, which
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 8:17 | “Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it. ” Word: שֶׁל (shel) | |
| Jonah 1:7 | “And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.” Word: שֶׁל (shel) | |
| Jonah 1:12 | “And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.” Word: שֶׁל (shel) |