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שְׁלַח H7972
H7972 is the Hebrew word שְׁלַח, transliterated shᵉlach and said shel-akh'. The King James Version most often renders it sent.
What it means
{to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)}.
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7971 (שָׁלַח).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: put, send.
Verses using שְׁלַח
All 14 verses, quoted in full.
Ezra 4:11 · KJV
This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.
Ezra 4:14 · KJV
Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;
Ezra 4:17 · KJV
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.
Ezra 4:18 · KJV
The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.
Ezra 5:6 · KJV
The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:
Ezra 5:7 · KJV
They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.
Ezra 5:17 · KJV
Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king’s treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.
Ezra 6:12 · KJV
And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.
Ezra 6:13 · KJV
Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.
Ezra 7:14 · KJV
Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand;
Daniel 3:2 · KJV
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
Daniel 3:28 · KJV
Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.
Daniel 5:24 · KJV
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.
Daniel 6:22 · KJV
My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7972 mean?
H7972 is the Hebrew word שְׁלַח (shᵉlach), meaning {to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)}.
How is H7972 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sent (11 times), send (1 time), put (1 time), art sent (1 time).
How many times does H7972 appear in the Bible?
שְׁלַח (shᵉlach) is tagged in 14 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7972 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) corresponding to H7971 (שָׁלַח).
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