Strong’s H7886

שִׁילֹה

Part of speech

noun

Transliteration

Shiyloh

Pronunciation

SHEE-loh

Definition

Shiloh

Meaning

Shiloh

Usage

Shiloh is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible, often interpreted as a messianic title or a place name. It is traditionally understood to mean "He whose it is" or "He to whom it belongs," referring to a figure of peace and rest. In Genesis 49:10, it is used in Jacob's blessing over Judah, indicating a future ruler or messianic figure: "The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and the allegiance of the nations is his."

Bible references

Genesis 49:10