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שָׁלַב H7947
H7947 is the Hebrew word שָׁלַב, transliterated shâlab and said shaw-lab'. The King James Version most often renders it set in order.
What it means
to space off; intensive (evenly) to make equidistant.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: equally distant, set in order.
Verses using שָׁלַב
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 26:17 · KJV
Two tenons shall there be in one board, set in order one against another: thus shalt thou make for all the boards of the tabernacle.
Exodus 36:22 · KJV
One board had two tenons, equally distant one from another: thus did he make for all the boards of the tabernacle.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7947 mean?
H7947 is the Hebrew word שָׁלַב (shâlab), meaning to space off; intensive (evenly) to make equidistant.
How is H7947 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it set in order (1 time), equally distant (1 time).
How many times does H7947 appear in the Bible?
שָׁלַב (shâlab) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7947 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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