Strong’s H8027
שָׁלַשׁ
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
shalash
Pronunciation
shah-lash'
Definition
To do a third time, to divide into three parts, to do something in thirds
Meaning
to be, triplicate
Usage
The Hebrew verb "shalash" primarily means to divide into three parts or to do something for the third time. It is used in contexts where actions or items are divided or repeated in thirds. This verb is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it often emphasizes the completion or thoroughness of an action by repeating it three times or dividing it into three parts.
Bible references
Genesis 15:9;Genesis 15:9;Genesis 15:9;Deuteronomy 19:3;1 Samuel 20:19;1 Kings 18:34;1 Kings 18:34;Ecclesiastes 4:12;Ezekiel 42:6