Strong’s H5547
סְלִיחָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
cliychah
Pronunciation
seh-lee-KHAH
Definition
Forgiveness, Pardon
Meaning
pardon
Usage
The term "selichah" refers to the act of forgiving or pardoning an offense. It is often used in the context of divine forgiveness, where God grants pardon to individuals or the nation of Israel for their sins. The concept of selichah emphasizes the merciful and compassionate nature of God, who is willing to forgive those who repent and seek His grace.
Bible references
Nehemiah 9:17;Psalm 130:4;Daniel 9:9