Berean Strong's Lexicon shalev: Prosperous, secure, at ease Original Word: שָׁלֵו Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלָה (shalah), which conveys the idea of being at ease or secure. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1515 (eirēnē): Often translated as "peace," this Greek word shares a similar concept of tranquility and well-being. - G2133 (euthymeō): Meaning "to be of good cheer" or "to be at ease," it reflects a state of contentment and security. Usage: The Hebrew word "shalev" is used to describe a state of tranquility, security, or prosperity. It often conveys a sense of being at ease, free from disturbance or worry. In the biblical context, it can refer to both physical and spiritual states of well-being. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of being "at ease" or "prosperous" was often associated with divine blessing and favor. The Israelites believed that obedience to God's commandments would lead to a life of peace and security. Conversely, disobedience could result in turmoil and insecurity. The term "shalev" reflects a cultural understanding of peace and prosperity as gifts from God, often linked to the covenant relationship between God and His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shalah Definition quiet, at ease NASB Translation carefree (1), ease (3), peaceful (1), prosperous (1), quiet (1), satisfied (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁלֵו (LagBN 43), שָׁלֵרוּ, שְׁלֵרו adjective quiet, at ease; — 1 of person at ease, שָׁלֵו Job 16:12, שָׁלֵיו Job 21:23 (Köii. 1.83); of nation, שְׁלֵיו (possibly diminutive (Köii. l.144) Jeremiah 49:31 ("" יוֺבֵ לָבֶטַח); prosperous, of city feminine singular שְׁלֵוָה Zechariah 7:7; of wicked, masculine plural construct וְשַׁלְוֵי עוֺלָם Psalm 73:12 (ReH. iii. 131 proposes יִשְׁלָיוּ עֲוִילִים). 2 of land, quiet, שְׁלֵשׁלֵוָה 1 Chronicles 4:40 ("" שֹׁקֶטֶת). 3 in לֹא יָדַע שָׁלֵו בְּבִטְנוֺ Job 20:20 ׳שׁ is apparently abstract noun quiet, ease, so Di De and others read שַׁלְוָח Siegf Bu, Du (after ᵐ5) לֹא שָׁלֵו בְּמַטְמֹנוֺ; שָׁלֵו Ezekiel 23:42 is corrupt, Hi Co Berthol (compare Da) שָׁרוּ sang, Toy שָׁרִים, Krae רִים. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance being at ease, peaceable, in prosperity, quietness, wealthy Or shaleyv {shaw-lave'}; feminine shlevah {shel-ay-vaw'}; from shalah; tranquil; (in a bad sense) careless; abstractly, security -- (being) at ease, peaceable, (in) prosper(-ity), quiet(-ness), wealthy. see HEBREW shalah Forms and Transliterations וְשַׁלְוֵ֥י וְשָׁלֵֽיו׃ וּשְׁלֵוָ֑ה וּשְׁלֵוָ֔ה ושלוה ושלוי ושליו׃ שְׁלֵ֛יו שָׁ֘לֵ֤ו שָׁלֵ֣ו שלו שליו šā·lêw šālêw šə·lêw šəlêw shaLev sheLeiv ū·šə·lê·wāh ūšəlêwāh usheleVah veshaLeiv veshalVei wə·šā·lêw wə·šal·wê wəšālêw wəšalwêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:40 HEB: יָדַ֔יִם וְשֹׁקֶ֖טֶת וּשְׁלֵוָ֑ה כִּ֣י מִן־ NAS: and quiet and peaceful; for those who lived KJV: and quiet, and peaceable; for [they] of Ham INT: able and quiet and peaceful for for of Job 16:12 Job 20:20 Job 21:23 Psalm 73:12 Jeremiah 49:31 Ezekiel 23:42 Zechariah 7:7 8 Occurrences |