5537. sala

Lexicon

sala: To lift up, to exalt, to cast up

Original Word: סָלָא
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: cala'
Pronunciation: sah-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-law')
Definition: To lift up, to exalt, to cast up
Meaning: to suspend, weigh

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

compare

A primitive root; to suspend in a balance, i.e. Weigh -- compare.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to weigh
NASB Translation
weighed (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[סָלָא] verb weigh (Arabic pay promptly Lane¹³⁹⁸; compare Sabean סלא consecrate, devote Hom^{ZMG xivi (1892), 531; Süd-Arab. Chrest. 124}); — only

Pu`al Participle הַמְסֻלָּאִים בַּמָּ֑ז Lamentations 4:2 they who were weighed against gold, reckoned of such value. — compare also II.סלה.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1869 (ἐπαίρω • epairō), which means to lift up or raise. This Greek term shares a conceptual link with סָלָא in the sense of elevating or considering something with attention and care. Both terms emphasize the act of lifting or weighing, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense, highlighting the importance of thoughtful evaluation in both the Hebrew and Greek biblical traditions.

Usage: The verb סָלָא (sala') is used in the context of weighing or suspending, often implying a careful consideration or evaluation.

Context: The Hebrew verb סָלָא (sala') is a primitive root that conveys the action of suspending or weighing. This term is used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of evaluating or considering something with care and precision. The concept of weighing is not limited to physical objects but extends to judgments and decisions, reflecting a thoughtful and deliberate process.

In the ancient Near Eastern context, weighing was a common practice in trade and commerce, symbolizing fairness and accuracy. The use of סָלָא in the Hebrew Scriptures underscores the importance of justice and integrity, as decisions and actions are to be measured and balanced.

While the specific occurrences of סָלָא in the Hebrew Bible are limited, the underlying principle of weighing and evaluating is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. It serves as a reminder of the divine standard of righteousness and the call for humans to align their actions with this standard.

Forms and Transliterations

הַמְסֻלָּאִ֖ים המסלאים ham·sul·lā·’îm hamsullā’îm hamsullaIm

Englishman's Concordance

Lamentations 4:2
HEB: צִיּוֹן֙ הַיְקָרִ֔ים הַמְסֻלָּאִ֖ים בַּפָּ֑ז אֵיכָ֤ה
NAS: of Zion, Weighed against fine gold,
KJV: of Zion, comparable to fine gold,
INT: of Zion the precious Weighed fine how

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5537
1 Occurrence

ham·sul·lā·’îm — 1 Occ.