S

Shelah(2)

Shelah in the Bible — third-born son of Judah (GEN 38:5). Shelah belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 9 scripture passages.

Name meaning: that breaks; that unties; that undresses

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
9 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
8 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Shelahproper name
Hebrew
שֵׁלָ֑ה
Transliteration
shelah
Meaning
missile [a weapon], sprout
Greek
Σηλωμ
Reference
GEN 38:5
Strong's
H7956

Family & Relationships (8)

son

Judah(GEN 38:5)
Bath-shua(1CH 2:3)

father

Er(1CH 4:21)
Laadah(1CH 4:21)
Jokim(1CH 4:22)
Joash(1CH 4:22)
Saraph(1CH 4:22)
Jashubi-lehem(1CH 4:22)

Notes

the Shelanites (NUM 26:20)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shelah in the Bible?

Shelah is described in the Bible as third-born son of Judah (GEN 38:5). Shelah belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Shelah mean?

The name Shelah means “that breaks; that unties; that undresses” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

Continue Your Study