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Strong's H7948 שָׁלָב (shalab)

Shalab means “ledge” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Strong's Number H7948
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's H7948 Quick Answer

Strong's H7948 שָׁלָב (shalab) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. shalab (shaw-lawb') n-m. 1. a spacer or raised interval, i.e. the stile in a frame or panel [from H7947] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include borders, ledges, work, between, and lions. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
shalab (shaw-lawb') n-m. 1. a spacer or raised interval, i.e. the stile in a frame or panel [from H7947]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
borders, ledges, work, between, and lions

Meaning and Definition

shalab (shaw-lawb') n-m. 1. a spacer or raised interval, i.e. the stile in a frame or panel [from H7947] KJV: ledge. Root(s): H7947

Original Word
שָׁלָב
Transliteration
shalab
Derivation
Root: שׁלב First root strongs: 7947
Morphology
noun masc

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H7948. 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.

borders ledges work between lions oxen bases manner cherubims upon base above

How Strong's H7948 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 2 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H7948 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 H7948 in the Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Old Testament.

1 Kings 7:28 KJV

And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders, and the borders were between the ledges:

1 Kings 7:29 KJV

And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H7948.

1 Kings 7:28 Old Testament, KJV
And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders, and the borders were between the ledges:
1 Kings 7:29 Old Testament, KJV
And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H7948, grouped by book.

1 Kings 2 usages, Old Testament

Strong's H7948 FAQ

What does shalab (שָׁלָב) mean?

Shalab (Strong's H7948) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "ledge". shalab (shaw-lawb') n-m. 1. a spacer or raised interval, i.e. the stile in a frame or panel [from H7947]

How many times is shalab (שָׁלָב) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H7948 across 1 book.

Where can I study shalab (שָׁלָב) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H7948 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate shalab (שָׁלָב)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as borders, ledges, work, between, lions, and oxen. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.