Strong’s H7993

שָׁלַךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shalak

Pronunciation

shah-LAK

Definition

To throw, cast, hurl, fling

Meaning

to throw out, down, away

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shalak" primarily means to throw or cast something, often with force or intention. It is used in various contexts, including the physical act of throwing objects, casting lots, or metaphorically casting away or rejecting something. The term conveys a sense of deliberate action, whether in a physical or symbolic sense.

Bible references

Genesis 21:15;Genesis 37:20;Genesis 37:22;Genesis 37:24;Exodus 1:22;Exodus 4:3;Exodus 4:3;Exodus 7:9;Exodus 7:10;Exodus 7:12;Exodus 15:25;Exodus 22:31;Exodus 32:19;Exodus 32:24;Leviticus 1:16;Leviticus 14:40;Numbers 19:6;Numbers 35:20;Numbers 35:22;Deuteronomy 9:17;Deuteronomy 9:21;Deuteronomy 29:28;Joshua 8:29;Joshua 10:11;Joshua 10:27