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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)
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.