שְׁלֵוָה
𐤔𐤋𐤅𐤄
shᵉlêvâh
H7963 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
State of tranquility, quietness, or security, especially in a communal or personal setting. It implies an absence of distress, danger, or external threat and encompasses both a psychological state of calm and a socio-political situation of peace or stability.
Semantic Range
tranquility, quietness, security, state of peacefulness, absence of trouble or danger, restfulness
Root / Etymology
From the root שׁ-ל-ו (שָׁלָה), which carries the sense of being at ease, to be tranquil, or to enjoy security. The -ֵוָה ending is a feminine abstract noun formation, denoting the state or quality of the root's core sense. The word, while similar to the Hebrew forms, appears here in Aramaic.
Historical & Contextual Notes
שְׁלֵוָה occurs in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, such as Daniel 4:1, functioning as a noun for tranquility or security, often in the context of royal declarations or public peace. In the Hebrew corpus, its cognate שַׁלְוָה (shalvâh) or related adjective שָׁלֵו (shalêv) is more common. These terms cluster conceptually with שָׁלוֹם (shalom) but typically focus more narrowly on personal or societal rest and safety, not the broader notion of well-being or wholeness. English translations typically use 'tranquility' or 'security,' but nuances include absence of threat, both internally and externally. Over time, this constellation of terms did not accrue explicitly religious or salvific overtones, but rather remained rooted in descriptions of state, circumstance, or disposition.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to שַׁלְוָה; safety; tranquillity. See also שָׁלֵו.
Bantu Hebrew
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שלה (š-l-h) — to be at ease, to be tranquil, to rest securely
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H7887 | שִׁילֹה | in Shiloh |
| H7944 | שַׁל | the careless misstep |
| H7951 | שָׁלָה | I was at ease |
| H7952 | שָׁלָה | may you become complacent |
| H7953 | שָׁלָה | he will draw out |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7963-01 |
לִ/שְׁלֵוְתָֽ/ךְ | lishelevetakhe | AR/Ncfsc/Sp2ms |
of your prosperity | to your tranquility | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7963-01 |
Daniel 4:24 | לִ/שְׁלֵוְתָֽ/ךְ | lishelevetakhe | AR/Ncfsc/Sp2ms |
of your prosperity | to your tranquility |