שַׁלְאֲנָן
shal.a.nan
at ease
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word שַׁלְאֲנָן (shal.a.nan) is defined as "at ease." Its limited occurrence in the Bible suggests that it may have a specific or narrow usage. Given the definition, "at ease" implies a state of comfort, tranquility, and possibly even relaxation. While we do not have more information on its linguistic context, it seems that this word could be used to describe the psychological or emotional state of an individual. Its significance to the general audience may lie in the insight it provides into ancient Jewish culture and daily experiences. The idea of feeling "at ease" is relatable to many of us today, and exploring this word may offer a unique glimpse into the emotional landscape of people living in the time period in which the Bible was written.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text