Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׁלָךְ”
Understanding shâlâk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cormorant. - bird of prey, usually thought to be the pelican (from casting itself into the sea) 1) bird of prey 1a) prob...
H7994
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׁלָךְ
Phoneticshaw-lawk'
Transliterationshâlâk
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cormorant. - bird of prey, usually thought to be the pelican (from casting itself into the sea) 1) bird of prey 1a) probably the cormorant
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:17 | “And the little owl, and the cormorant, and the great owl,” Word: שָׁלָךְ (shâlâk) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:17 | “And the pelican, and the gier eagle, and the cormorant,” Word: שָׁלָךְ (shâlâk) |