שַׁלֶּכֶת
𐤔𐤋𐤊𐤕
shalleketh
H7995 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
shalleketh refers to refuse, rubbish, or debris, typically that which is cast away or thrown out. In its primary biblical usage, it designates discarded material or sweepings, denoting the idea of something removed from use and disposed of, particularly in the context of temple precincts.
Semantic Range
refuse, rubbish, sweepings, debris, that which is cast away, removal of waste
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root שָׁלַךְ (shalakh), meaning 'to throw, cast, or hurl,' with the morphological form indicating that which has been thrown out or rejected. As a noun, שַׁלֶּכֶת carries a passive sense, suggesting 'that which is cast away.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The only clear biblical occurrence is in 1 Chronicles 26:16, where 'the gate Shalleketh' is mentioned in the description of temple gatekeeping. Here, it likely refers to a location near the temple precincts associated with the disposal of refuse or rubbish, perhaps functioning as a refuse gate where debris from temple activities was removed. This contextual association suggests a specialized usage in temple administration. Outside the Hebrew Bible, post-biblical usage confirms the sense of rubbish or sweepings. English translations such as 'Refuse Gate' or 'Dung Gate' attempt to capture this meaning, but should be distinguished from other terms like אַשְׁפָּה (‘ashpah), which more concretely refers to a dump or ash heap. The semantic domain remains limited and context-bound, with no evidence that the term referred more broadly to tree-felling or logging beyond traditional glosses.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from שָׁלַךְ; a felling (of trees); when cast.
Bantu Hebrew
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שלך (sh-l-k) — throw, cast, hurl
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7995-01 |
בְּ/שַׁלֶּ֨כֶת֙ | beshalekhet | HR/Ncfsa |
in the felling | in cast-off refuse | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7995-01 |
Isaiah 6:13 | בְּ/שַׁלֶּ֨כֶת֙ | beshalekhet | HR/Ncfsa |
in the felling | in cast-off refuse |