שֵׁלָנִי
𐤔𐤋𐤍𐤉
Shelani
H8024 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Designating a member of the Shelanite clan, i.e., a descendant of Shelah, the third son of Judah. Used as a collective term for this sub-group within the Judahite tribe; the term identifies an individual or group belonging to the clan genealogically traced to Shelah.
Semantic Range
descendant of Shelah, member of the Shelanite clan, Shelanite(s) (collective), clan-based subgroup within the Judahite tribe
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root שׁלה (š-l-h), which as a verb means 'to draw out, extract,' but in this nominal usage, is the personal name Shelah (שֵׁלָה), a son of Judah (Genesis 38:5, 1 Chronicles 2:3). The ending -ני (-nî) creates an adjectival or patronymic form denoting descent or affiliation, common in names designating clan or tribal members.
Historical & Contextual Notes
שֵׁלָנִי (Shêlânîy) appears in genealogical lists, such as Numbers 26:20, to refer to descendants of Shelah, son of Judah. The clan or sub-group is called the Shelanites within the larger Judahite tribal context. English translations typically render the term as 'Shelanite(s),' which reflects the genealogical nuance, but the term is strictly a lineage or clan designation within the Israelite tribal system. In the context of tribal lists, it marks a distinct subdivision of the tribe of Judah. There is no religious or geographic connotation implied beyond ancestry in Shelah. The term is structurally parallel to other Israelite clan names formed from eponymous ancestors with the -י (-i) or -ני (-ni) suffix. The usage persists in genealogical records and census lists, with no notable shift in meaning across the biblical period; the term's application remains genealogical and descriptive of lineage.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from שֵׁלָה; a Shelanite (collectively), or descendants of Shelah; Shelanites.
Bantu Hebrew
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שלה (š-l-h) — to draw out, to extract; (nominally) Shelah as clan ancestor
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8024-01 |
הַ/שֵּׁ֣לָנִ֔י | hashelani | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Shelanite | the Shelanite | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8024-01 |
Numbers 26:20 | הַ/שֵּׁ֣לָנִ֔י | hashelani | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Shelanite | the Shelanite |