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שָׁלַג H7949
H7949 is the Hebrew word שָׁלַג, transliterated shâlag and said shaw-lag'. The King James Version most often renders it white as snow.
What it means
to be snow-white (with the linen clothing of the slain).
Where it comes from
a primitive root; properly, meaning to be white; used only as denominative from H7950 (שֶׁלֶג).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be as snow.
Verses using שָׁלַג
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Psalm 68:14 · KJV
When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7949 mean?
H7949 is the Hebrew word שָׁלַג (shâlag), meaning to be snow-white (with the linen clothing of the slain).
How is H7949 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it white as snow (1 time).
How many times does H7949 appear in the Bible?
שָׁלַג (shâlag) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7949 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root; properly, meaning to be white; used only as denominative from H7950 (שֶׁלֶג).
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