שָׁלָה
sha.lah
to prosper
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word שָׁלָה (sha.lah), with Strong's number H7951, has a short and clear definition: "to prosper." This verb falls under the semantic domain of Physical Action, indicating that it is associated with concrete, tangible outcomes. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible (only 5 times), this word does not appear to be a common expression in biblical Hebrew. The word שָׁלָה suggests a positive outcome, where someone or something is doing well. Its meaning is straightforward and does not imply any secondary connotations or nuances. To prosper in this context means to experience success or favorable circumstances. The significance of this word lies in its ability to convey a sense of accomplishment or well-being, providing a simple yet powerful description of a desirable state.
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Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
I am not at ease, neither am I quiet, neither have I rest; but trouble comes.”
Job 12:6The tents of robbers prosper. Those who provoke God are secure, who carry their god in their hands.
Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper.
Jeremiah 12:1You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would like to reason the cause with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are they all at ease who deal very treacherously?
Lamentations 1:5Her adversaries have become the head. Her enemies prosper; for Yahweh has afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions. Her young children have gone into captivity before the adversary.