Hebrew · H3820, H8003 · unreviewed

לֵב שָׁלֵם

The heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything · complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly

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לֵב H3820 the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
Pronunciation lev
The seat of will, intellect, and emotion—the inner moral and spiritual center governing all human motivation and choice.
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שָׁלֵם H8003 complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly

What does לֵב שָׁלֵם (lev shalem) mean in the Bible?

לֵב · שָׁלֵם is a Hebrew word meaning "whole heart, complete heart".

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Meaning

whole heart, complete heart
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