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סָלָא H5537
H5537 is the Hebrew word סָלָא, transliterated çâlâʼ and said saw-law'. The King James Version most often renders it comparable.
What it means
to suspend in a balance, i.e. weigh.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: compare.
Verses using סָלָא
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Lamentations 4:2 · KJV
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
Common questions
What does Strong's H5537 mean?
H5537 is the Hebrew word סָלָא (çâlâʼ), meaning to suspend in a balance, i.e. weigh.
How is H5537 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it comparable (1 time).
How many times does H5537 appear in the Bible?
סָלָא (çâlâʼ) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5537 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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