שַׁלֶּ֫כֶת (shal.le.khet)
shal.le.khet
Shallecheth
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
Shallecheth is a proper noun referring to a specific gate on the west side of the Temple complex, mentioned only once in the Hebrew Bible at 1 Chronicles 26:16. The sources identify it as one of the gates assigned to the gatekeepers, marking its place within the organized structure of temple service.
Etymologically, the name is generally understood to mean "overthrow" or "casting forth." This interpretation aligns with the root meaning associated with casting out or removing something. While some scholars have debated this derivation, the prevailing view connects the gate’s name to this concept of removal or overthrow, perhaps reflecting a historical event or a symbolic function related to the exclusion of impurity.
Its solitary appearance in Scripture highlights its role as a precise geographical marker within the temple’s layout. By naming specific gates like Shallecheth, the biblical text emphasizes the order and sanctity of the worship space, distinguishing between areas accessible to different groups and underscoring the careful administration required for temple duties.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Shallecheth means "overthrow" or "casting forth." In 1 Chronicles 26:16, it identifies a specific gate on the west side of the Temple complex. This single mention highlights how carefully the ancient Israelites organized their worship spaces. Every entrance had a purpose and a name that reflected its function within the sacred order.
For your faith life, this word reminds us that God values structure and holiness. Just as the gatekeepers guarded specific entrances to protect the sanctity of the Temple, we are called to guard our hearts and minds. It invites you to consider what might need to be "cast forth" or removed from your spiritual life so that worship can flow freely and without distraction.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Shalleketh1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שַׁלֶּ֔כֶת1×