Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
onycha
Usage: 1) onycha 1a) an ingredient used in the holy incense
Strong's Number
H7827
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's H7827 Quick Answer
Strong's H7827 שְׁחֵלֶת (shcheleth) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. shcheleth (shekh-ay'-leth) n-f. 1. a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel [apparently from the same as H7826 through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include sweet, spices, lord, said, and moses. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- shcheleth (shekh-ay'-leth) n-f. 1. a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel [apparently from the same as H7826 through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- sweet, spices, lord, said, and moses
Meaning and Definition
shcheleth (shekh-ay'-leth) n-f. 1. a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel [apparently from the same as H7826 through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound] KJV: onycha. Root(s): H7826
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H7827. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
sweet
spices
lord
said
moses
take
thee
stacte
onycha
galbanum
these
pure
How Strong's H7827 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 1 linked usage.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H7827 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H7827 in the Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Old Testament.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's H7827.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H7827, grouped by book.
Exodus 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H7827 FAQ
What does shecheleth (שְׁחֵלֶת) mean?
Shecheleth (Strong's H7827) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "onycha". shcheleth (shekh-ay'-leth) n-f. 1. a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel [apparently from the same as H7826 through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound]
How many times is shecheleth (שְׁחֵלֶת) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's H7827 across 1 book.
Where can I study shecheleth (שְׁחֵלֶת) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H7827 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate shecheleth (שְׁחֵלֶת)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sweet, spices, lord, said, moses, and take. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.