Strong's H7945 · Hebrew
שֶׁל
shel · /shel/
Definition
on account of, whatsoever, whichsoever
KJV: cause, sake.
Root / derivation: for the rel. H834 (אֲשֶׁר); used with prepositional prefix, and often followed by some pronominal affix;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שֶׁל across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Jonah2 verses
And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.
Jonah 1:12And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7945 (shel) mean?
on account of, whatsoever, whichsoever
How many times does H7945 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7945 (שֶׁל) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “cause.”
How is shel translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7945 is rendered as “cause” (1×), “sake” (1×), “though” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שֶׁל come from?
for the rel. H834 (אֲשֶׁר); used with prepositional prefix, and often followed by some pronominal affix;