Strong’s H7973

שֶׁלַח

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shelach

Pronunciation

sheh-lakh

Definition

Weapon, missile, dart, spear

Meaning

a missile of attack, spear, a shoot of growth, branch

Usage

The Hebrew word "shelach" primarily refers to a weapon, specifically a missile, dart, or spear. It is used in the context of warfare and hunting, indicating an object that is thrown or projected towards a target. The term emphasizes the action of sending forth or launching, consistent with its root verb שָׁלַח (shalach).

Bible references

2 Chronicles 23:10;2 Chronicles 32:5;Nehemiah 4:17;Nehemiah 4:23;Job 33:18;Job 36:12;Songs 4:13;Joel 2:8