שַׁלְאֲנָן
𐤔𐤋𐤀𐤍𐤍
shalʼănân
H7946 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
A state or quality of being at ease, undisturbed, or complacently secure; tranquility or a settled sense of security, often with connotations of unworried self-confidence. In narrative and poetic contexts, can suggest not only outward peace or restfulness, but also a potentially unreflective or overconfident assurance that may invite later trouble or critique.
Semantic Range
tranquil, at ease, undisturbed, complacent, self-assured, unworried, enjoying security
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root שָׁאַל (shaʾan), which means 'to be at ease, to feel secure, to be tranquil.' The suffix formation denotes a state or condition, turning the verbal sense of being secure or at rest into a descriptive noun or adjective for someone or something characterized by ease or tranquility.
Historical & Contextual Notes
שַׁלְאֲנָן appears primarily in poetic and prophetic literature, often in critique of those who possess an untroubled or self-satisfied sense of peace—such as Jerusalem's inhabitants or the complacent wealthy. In earlier Israelite usage, it tends to convey neutral or positive tranquility, but in later prophetic books (e.g., Isaiah, Jeremiah, Zephaniah), it can suggest a problematic complacency, especially when contrasted with impending judgment or disaster. This nuance is sharper than the English 'at ease,' which lacks the potential for censure found in some Hebrew contexts. The concept is related to—but distinct from—שָׁלוֹם (shalom, 'peace, wholeness'), in that שַׁלְאֲנָן focuses on personal or collective self-assurance or lack of disturbance, rather than on a fuller sense of well-being or harmonious relationship. There is overlap in contexts where both security and peace are meant, but שַׁלְאֲנָן can carry a warning when that ease is misplaced.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
for שַׁאֲנָן; tranquil; being at ease.
Bantu Hebrew
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שאנ (š-ʾ-n) — to be at ease, to be secure, to feel tranquil
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7946-01 |
שַׁלְאֲנַ֥ן | shaleanan | HAamsa |
at ease | secure and at ease | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7946-01 |
Job 21:23 | שַׁלְאֲנַ֥ן | shaleanan | HAamsa |
at ease | secure and at ease |