Strong’s H7997

שָׁלַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shalal

Pronunciation

shah-LAHL

Definition

Spoil, Plunder, Booty

Meaning

to drop, strip, to plunder

Usage

The Hebrew word "shalal" refers to goods or possessions taken by force, typically in the context of war or conflict. It denotes the act of seizing or taking spoils from a defeated enemy. In the Old Testament, "shalal" is often used to describe the wealth, livestock, and goods captured during military conquests.

Bible references

Ruth 2:16;Ruth 2:16;Psalm 76:5;Isaiah 10:6;Isaiah 59:15;Jeremiah 50:10;Ezekiel 26:12;Ezekiel 29:19;Ezekiel 38:12;Ezekiel 38:13;Ezekiel 38:13;Ezekiel 39:10;Ezekiel 39:10;Habakkuk 2:8;Habakkuk 2:8;Zechariah 2:8