Strong’s H8026

שֶׁלֶף

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

shelaph

Pronunciation

shay-lakh

Definition

Weapon, spear, missile

Meaning

Sheleph

Usage

The Hebrew word "shelach" primarily refers to a weapon, often a spear or missile, used in warfare or hunting. It conveys the idea of something that is sent forth with force, reflecting its root meaning of "to send." In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe instruments of war and tools for defense or attack.

Bible references

Genesis 10:26;1 Chronicles 1:20