Σαλά
Sala
Shelah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided Strong's number (H7974), which appears to be a typographical error as it corresponds to a Hebrew number, but considering it's a Greek word with a transliteration from Hebrew, let's analyze the given data. The lemma is Σαλά, which is a transliteration of the Hebrew word "Shelah." This name is used in the Biblical context as a person's name, specifically a proper noun. The definition provided indicates that the name "Shelah" has no inherent meaning beyond being a personal name. However, it's essential to note that in the Hebrew tradition, names often carry significance and meaning, but the provided data does not allow for that interpretation. The 9 occurrences of this name in the Bible suggest its significance and the person's importance in the narrative. Without more information, it's challenging to determine the person's role or character, but the repeated use of the name indicates its relevance to the story.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
Arpachshad became the father of Shelah. Shelah became the father of Eber.
Genesis 10:24Arpachshad became the father of Shelah. Shelah became the father of Eber.
Genesis 11:12Arpachshad lived thirty-five years and became the father of Shelah.
Genesis 11:13Arpachshad lived four hundred three years after he became the father of Shelah, and became the father of more sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:14Shelah lived thirty years, and became the father of Eber.
Genesis 11:15Shelah lived four hundred three years after he became the father of Eber, and became the father of more sons and daughters.
1 Chronicles 1:18Arpachshad became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber.
1 Chronicles 1:18Arpachshad became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber.
1 Chronicles 1:24Shem, Arpachshad, Shelah,