Strong’s H7995

שַׁלֶּכֶת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shalleketh

Pronunciation

shal-leh'-keth

Definition

Gate, specifically "Gate of the Casting Out" or "Refuse Gate."

Meaning

a felling

Usage

The term "shalleketh" refers to a specific gate mentioned in the context of the temple or city infrastructure, often associated with the disposal or casting out of refuse. It is a place designated for the removal of waste, symbolizing purification and the maintenance of holiness within the sacred precincts.

Bible references

Isaiah 6:13