Strong's H8027 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁלַשׁ (shâlash)

Pronunciation: shaw-lash'

POS: shaw-lash' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root perhaps originally to intensify, i.e. treble; but apparently used only as denominative from ,

Definition: a primitive root perhaps originally to intensify, i.e. treble; but apparently used only as denominative from שָׁלוֹשׁ,; to be (causatively, make) triplicate (by restoration, in portions, strands, days or years); do the third time, (divide into, stay) three (days, -fold, parts, years old).

KJV Usage: do the third time, (divide into, stay) three (days, -fold, parts, years old).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to do a third time, do three times, divide in three parts
• 2. 1a) (Piel) to do a third time, divide into three parts
• 3. 1b) (Pual) to be three years of age, be threefold

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