Strong’s H7595

שְׁאֵלָא

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

sh'ela'

Pronunciation

sheh-ay-LAH

Definition

Request, Petition, Inquiry

Meaning

a question, judicial decision, mandate

Usage

The Hebrew word "sheelah" primarily denotes a request or petition, often directed towards God or a person in authority. It conveys the act of asking or making a formal request, reflecting a sense of humility and dependence on the one being asked.

Bible references

Daniel 4:17