The meaning of “שֶׁלֶט”
Understanding sheleṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
shield. - probably a shield (as controlling, i.e. protecting the person) 1) shield
שֶׁלֶט
shield. - probably a shield (as controlling, i.e. protecting the person) 1) shield
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 8:7 | “And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.” Word: שֶׁלֶט (sheleṭ) | |
| 2 Kings 11:10 | “And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David’s spears and shields, that were in the temple of the Lord.” Word: שֶׁלֶט (sheleṭ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 18:7 | “And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.” Word: שֶׁלֶט (sheleṭ) | |
| 2 Chronicles 23:9 | “Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David’s, which were in the house of God.” Word: שֶׁלֶט (sheleṭ) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:4 | “Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men.” Word: שֶׁלֶט (sheleṭ) |
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