Strong's H7827 · Hebrew
שְׁחֵלֶת
shᵉchêleth · /shekh-ay'-leth/
Number
H7827
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שְׁחֵלֶת
Transliteration
shᵉchêleth
Pronunciation
shekh-ay'-leth
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel.
KJV: onycha.
Root / derivation: apparently from the same as H7826 (שַׁחַל) through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שְׁחֵלֶת across 1 verse.
onycha1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7827 (shᵉchêleth) mean?
a scale or shell, i.e. the aromatic mussel.
How many times does H7827 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7827 (שְׁחֵלֶת) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “onycha.”
How is shᵉchêleth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7827 is rendered as “onycha” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שְׁחֵלֶת come from?
apparently from the same as H7826 (שַׁחַל) through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound;