What does שָׁלַג mean in the Bible?
שָׁלַג is a Hebrew word meaning "to be snow-white (with the linen clothing of the slain)".
Hebrew · H7949
שָׁלַג
To be snow-white (with the linen clothing of the slain)
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שָׁלַגH7949
What does שָׁלַג mean in the Bible?
שָׁלַג is a Hebrew word meaning "to be snow-white (with the linen clothing of the slain)".
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How does the BSB render H7949?
The BSB source-word alignment has 1 aligned row for this entry. Common renderings include it was like the snow falling (1).
Where does שָׁלַג appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Psalms 68:14. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itit was like the snow falling1×Psalms 68:14
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First aligned rowPsalms 68:14
Aligned rows1
Books represented1
Psalms1
Source forms
תַּשְׁלֵ֥ג1xtaš·lêḡPsalms 68:14
Parsing patterns
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular1xPsalms 68:14
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to be snow-white (with the linen clothing of the slain)
Source Gloss
to be snow-white (with the linen clothing of the slain)
Extended definition
be as snow.