שָׁלָה
sha.lah
to extract
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) is defined as "to extract." This verb is used only once in the Bible, indicating a singular instance of its usage. The meaning of "to extract" suggests a process of pulling or drawing something out, possibly from a contained space or a substance. Given its rare occurrence, the range of usage for שָׁלה is limited, and its significance may be context-dependent. However, its meaning as "to extract" implies a sense of removal or separation, which could be relevant in various contexts, such as extracting a part from a whole or pulling something out of a situation. Without further information on its usage, it is difficult to assess the word's broader significance. Nevertheless, its unique definition and limited occurrence make it an interesting example of the Hebrew language's nuanced vocabulary.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text