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שִׁלּוּחַ H7964

H7964 is the Hebrew word שִׁלּוּחַ, transliterated shillûwach and said shil-loo'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it present.

Word: שִׁלּוּחַTransliteration: shillûwachSaid: shil-loo'-akhLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

(only in plural) a dismissal, i.e. (of a wife) divorce (especially the document); also (of a daughter) dower.

Where it comes from

or שִׁלֻּחַ; from H7971 (שָׁלַח).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

present 1×presents 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: presents, have sent back.

Verses using שִׁלּוּחַ

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Kings 9:16 · KJV

For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon’s wife.

Micah 1:14 · KJV

Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

Common questions

What does Strong's H7964 mean?

H7964 is the Hebrew word שִׁלּוּחַ (shillûwach), meaning (only in plural) a dismissal, i.e. (of a wife) divorce (especially the document); also (of a daughter) dower.

How is H7964 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it present (1 time), presents (1 time).

How many times does H7964 appear in the Bible?

שִׁלּוּחַ (shillûwach) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7964 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: or שִׁלֻּחַ; from H7971 (שָׁלַח).

Nearby entries

H7961 · שָׁלֵו — tranquil; (in a bad sense) careless…H7962 · שַׁלְוָה — security (genuine or false)H7963 · שְׁלֵוָה — safety H7965 · שָׁלוֹם — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy…H7966 · שִׁלּוּם — a requital, i.e. (secure) retribution, (venal) a fee H7967 · שַׁלּוּם — Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites

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