Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֶׁלֶף”
Understanding sheleph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Sheleph. - § Sheleph = "a drawing forth" - Sheleph, a son of Jokthan 1) the 2nd son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֶׁלֶף
Phoneticsheh'-lef
Transliterationsheleph
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Sheleph. - § Sheleph = "a drawing forth" - Sheleph, a son of Jokthan 1) the 2nd son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 10:26 | “And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,” Word: שֶׁלֶף (sheleph) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:20 | “And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,” Word: שֶׁלֶף (sheleph) |