סָלָה

çâlâh · /saw-law'/

Number

H5541

Language

Hebrew

Original word

סָלָה

Transliteration

çâlâh

Pronunciation

saw-law'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to hang up, i.e. weigh, or (figuratively) contemn

KJV: tread down (under foot), value.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סָלָה across 4 verses.

valued2×

down1×

foot1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Job2 verses

Job 28:16

It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

Job 28:19

The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 119:118

Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

Lamentations1 verse

Lamentations 1:15

The Lord hath trodden under foot all my mighty men in the midst of me: he hath called an assembly against me to crush my young men: the Lord hath trodden the virgin, the daughter of Judah, as in a winepress. the virgin: or, the winepress of the virgin, etc

Topics that use this word

Early Rising Precious Stones Readings, Select Instruction Onyx Sapphire Topaz

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5541 (çâlâh) mean?

to hang up, i.e. weigh, or (figuratively) contemn

How many times does H5541 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5541 (סָלָה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “valued.”

How is çâlâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5541 is rendered as “valued” (2×), “down” (1×), “foot” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word סָלָה come from?

a primitive root;