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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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Genesis
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