Strong’s H7994

שָׁלָךְ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shalak

Pronunciation

shah-lak

Definition

To throw, cast, fling

Meaning

bird of prey, the pelican

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shalak" primarily means to throw, cast, or fling something. It conveys the action of forcefully sending an object away from oneself. This term is often used in the context of casting away or discarding something, whether it be physical objects or metaphorically, such as casting away sins or idols.

Bible references

Leviticus 11:17;Deuteronomy 14:17