The meaning of “שִׁלּוּם”
Understanding shillûwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שִׁלֻּם shillum (shil-loom'); from שָׁלַם recompense, reward. - a requital, i.e. (secure) retribution, (venal) a fee ...
שִׁלּוּם
or שִׁלֻּם shillum (shil-loom'); from שָׁלַם recompense, reward. - a requital, i.e. (secure) retribution, (venal) a fee 1) requital, reward 1a) requital, retribution 1b) reward, bribe
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 34:8 | “For it is the day of the Lord’s vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.” Word: שִׁלּוּם (shillûwm) | |
| Hosea 9:7 | “The days of visitation are come, the days of recompence are come; Israel shall know it: the prophet is a fool, the spiritual man is mad, for the multitude of thine iniquity, and the great hatred.” Word: שִׁלּוּם (shillûwm) | |
| Micah 7:3 | “That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.” Word: שִׁלּוּם (shillûwm) |
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