Strong’s H5550

סֹלְלָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

collah

Pronunciation

so-leh-LAH

Definition

Siege ramp, mound, embankment

Meaning

a military mound, rampart of besiegers

Usage

The term "solelah" refers to a siege ramp or mound constructed by armies in ancient times to breach the walls of a fortified city. It is a military term used to describe the physical structure built to enable attackers to overcome defensive barriers.

Bible references

2 Samuel 20:15;2 Kings 19:32;Isaiah 37:33;Jeremiah 6:6;Jeremiah 32:24;Jeremiah 33:4;Ezekiel 4:2;Ezekiel 17:17;Ezekiel 21:22;Ezekiel 26:8;Daniel 11:15