The meaning of “שִׁלּוּחַ”
Understanding shillûwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שִׁלֻּחַ shilluach (shil-loo'-akh); from שָׁלַח presents, have sent back. - (only in plural) a dismissal, i.e. (of a ...
שִׁלּוּחַ
or שִׁלֻּחַ shilluach (shil-loo'-akh); from שָׁלַח presents, have sent back. - (only in plural) a dismissal, i.e. (of a wife) divorce (especially the document) - also (of a daughter) dower 1) sending away, parting gift 1a) sending away 1b) parting gift
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 18:2 | “Then Jethro, Moses’ father in law, took Zipporah, Moses’ wife, after he had sent her back,” Word: שִׁלּוּחַ (shillûwach) | |
| 1 Kings 9:16 | “For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon’s wife.” Word: שִׁלּוּחַ (shillûwach) | |
| Micah 1:14 | “Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moresheth–gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.” Word: שִׁלּוּחַ (shillûwach) |