7960. shalu
Strong's Lexicon
shalu: Prosperity, ease, tranquility

Original Word: שָׁלוּ
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shalu
Pronunciation: shah-LOO
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-loo')
Definition: Prosperity, ease, tranquility
Meaning: a fault

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלָה (shalah), which means to be at ease or to be secure.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1515: εἰρήνη (eirēnē) – peace, tranquility

- Strong's Greek 2133: εὐπορία (euporia) – prosperity, wealth

Usage: The Hebrew word "shalu" conveys a sense of peace, prosperity, and tranquility. It is often used to describe a state of being where one is free from disturbance or conflict, enjoying a sense of security and well-being. In the biblical context, it can refer to both physical and spiritual states of peace and prosperity.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of peace and prosperity was deeply intertwined with the covenant relationship between God and His people. Prosperity was seen as a blessing from God, a sign of His favor and presence. The Israelites understood that true peace and prosperity were not merely the absence of conflict or abundance of material wealth, but a holistic state of well-being that included spiritual harmony with God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to shalah
Definition
neglect, remissness
NASB Translation
fail (1), negligence (1), negligent (1), offensive (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
error, fail, thing amiss

(Aramaic) or shaluwth (Aramaic) {shaw-looth'}; from the same as shalah; a fault -- error, X fail, thing amiss.

see HEBREW shalah

Forms and Transliterations
שָׁל֖וּ שָׁלֽוּ׃ שָׁלוּ֙ שלו שלו׃ šā·lū šālū shaLu
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 4:22
HEB: וּזְהִירִ֥ין הֱו֛וֹ שָׁל֖וּ לְמֶעְבַּ֣ד עַל־
NAS: Beware of being negligent in carrying
KJV: Take heed now that ye fail not to do
INT: take heed Beware negligent carrying out

Ezra 6:9
HEB: דִּי־ לָ֥א שָׁלֽוּ׃
NAS: to them daily without fail,
KJV: by day without fail:
INT: forasmuch without fail

Daniel 6:4
HEB: ה֔וּא וְכָל־ שָׁלוּ֙ וּשְׁחִיתָ֔ה לָ֥א
NAS: and no negligence or corruption
KJV: was there any error or fault
INT: it all negligence corruption nor

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7960
3 Occurrences


šā·lū — 3 Occ.
















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