Strong's Lexicon shalem: Complete, whole, full, perfect, at peace Original Word: שָׁלֵם Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַם (shalam), which means "to be complete" or "to be sound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5046 (τέλειος, teleios) – meaning complete, perfect, mature. - G1515 (εἰρήνη, eirēnē) – often translated as peace, reflecting a state of harmony and completeness. Usage: The Hebrew word "shalem" conveys the idea of completeness, wholeness, or being intact. It is often used to describe something that is perfect or without defect. In a broader sense, it can also refer to being at peace or in a state of harmony. This term is frequently used in the context of relationships, transactions, and moral integrity, indicating a state of being undivided or fully committed. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of completeness or wholeness was highly valued. It was not only about physical or material completeness but also about moral and spiritual integrity. The idea of being "shalem" was closely tied to living in accordance with God's laws and maintaining harmonious relationships with others. This concept is foundational in understanding the Hebrew notion of peace (shalom), which encompasses well-being, prosperity, and completeness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shalem Definition complete, safe, at peace NASB Translation blameless (1), complete (1), completed (1), completely (1), entire (2), friendly (1), full (4), just (1), perfect (2), prepared (1), safely (1), uncut (2), whole (5), wholeheartedly* (1), wholly devoted (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שָׁלֵם adjective complete, safe, at peace; — ׳שׁ Genesis 15:16; +; plural שְׁלֵמִים Genesis 34:21; Nahum 1:12; feminine שְׁלֵמָה Deuteronomy 25:15 +; plural שְׁלֵמוֺת Deuteronomy 27:6; Joshua 8:31; — 1 complete: a. full, perfect: אָבָן שְׁלֵמָה full weight Deuteronomy 25:15, ׳אֵיפָה שׁ Deuteronomy 25:15; Proverbs 11:1; of עֶוֺן Genesis 15:16 (JE); number of captives Amos 1:6,9; of army Nahum 1:12 (text corrupt; ᵐ5 משֵׁל מַיִם, but ?; see Commentaries); of reward Ruth 2:12; of stones, whole (in natural condition, unhewn) Deuteronomy 27:6; Joshua 8:31 (compare law Exodus 20:25). b. finished: stones for temple 1 Kings 6:7; temple 2Chronicles 8:16. 2 safe, unharmed, of person Genesis 33:18 (P; Samaritan שׁלוֺם, compare בשׁלום Genesis 28:21; not proper name, of a location as Vrss). 3 in covt. of peace, friendship, with אֵת Genesis 34:21 (P); ׳לֵבָב שָׁלֵם עִם י a mind at peace with ׳י, keeping covt. relation, hence complete, perfect, 1 Kings 8:61; 1 Kings 11:4; 1 Kings 15:3,14; with אֶל2Chronicles 16:9, אֶל omitted 2 Kings 20:3 = Isaiah 38:3 (לֵב), 1 Chronicles 12:38; 2Chronicles 15:17; 19:9; 25:2; לֵב 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Chronicles 29:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance full, just, made ready, peaceable, perfected, quietFrom shalam; complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly -- full, just, made ready, peaceable, perfect(-ed), quiet, Shalem (by mistake for a name), whole. see HEBREW shalam Forms and Transliterations בְּלֵבָ֤ב בלבב שְֽׁלֵמִ֧ים שְׁלֵמ֔וֹת שְׁלֵמִים֙ שְׁלֵמָ֖ה שְׁלֵמָ֗ה שְׁלֵמָ֛ה שְׁלֵמָ֣ה שְׁלֵמָ֤ה שְׁלֵמָ֥ה שְׁלֵמָה֙ שְׁלֵמוֹת֙ שָׁלֵ֔ם שָׁלֵ֖ם שָׁלֵ֛ם שָׁלֵ֜ם שָׁלֵֽם׃ שָׁלֵם֙ שלם שלם׃ שלמה שלמות שלמים bə·lê·ḇāḇ bəlêḇāḇ beleVav šā·lêm šālêm šə·lê·māh šə·lê·mîm šə·lê·mō·wṯ šəlêmāh šəlêmîm šəlêmōwṯ shaLem sheleMah sheleMim shelemOtLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 15:16 HEB: כִּ֧י לֹא־ שָׁלֵ֛ם עֲוֹ֥ן הָאֱמֹרִ֖י NAS: of the Amorite is not yet complete. KJV: of the Amorites [is] not yet full. INT: for not complete the iniquity of the Amorite Genesis 33:18 Genesis 34:21 Deuteronomy 25:15 Deuteronomy 25:15 Deuteronomy 27:6 Joshua 8:31 Ruth 2:12 1 Kings 6:7 1 Kings 8:61 1 Kings 11:4 1 Kings 15:3 1 Kings 15:14 2 Kings 20:3 1 Chronicles 12:39 1 Chronicles 28:9 1 Chronicles 29:9 1 Chronicles 29:19 2 Chronicles 8:16 2 Chronicles 15:17 2 Chronicles 16:9 2 Chronicles 19:9 2 Chronicles 25:2 Proverbs 11:1 Isaiah 38:3 28 Occurrences |
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