Strong's H7994 · Hebrew
שָׁלָךְ
shâlâk · /shaw-lawk'/
Number
H7994
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׁלָךְ
Transliteration
shâlâk
Pronunciation
shaw-lawk'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
bird of prey, usually thought to be the pelican (from casting itself into the sea)
KJV: cormorant.
Root / derivation: from H7993 (שָׁלַךְ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁלָךְ across 2 verses.
cormorant2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7994 (shâlâk) mean?
bird of prey, usually thought to be the pelican (from casting itself into the sea)
How many times does H7994 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7994 (שָׁלָךְ) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “cormorant.”
How is shâlâk translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7994 is rendered as “cormorant” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word שָׁלָךְ come from?
from H7993 (שָׁלַךְ);