5545. salach

Lexicon

salach: To forgive, pardon

Original Word: סָלַח
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: calach
Pronunciation: sah-lakh
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-lakh')
Definition: To forgive, pardon
Meaning: to forgive

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

forgive, pardon, spare

A primitive root; to forgive -- forgive, pardon, spare.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to forgive, pardon
NASB Translation
forgive (19), forgiven (13), pardon (12), pardoned (2), pardons (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[סָלַח] verb forgive, pardon (ᵑ7 סְלַת id., Late Hebrew סְלִיחָה forgiveness): —

Qal Perfect2masculine singular סָלַחְתָּ Exodus 34:9 9t., סָלָ֑חְתָּ Lamentations 3:42 2t.; 1 singular סָלַחְתִּי Numbers 14:20 2t.; Imperfect3masculine singular יִסְלַח Numbers 30:6 4t.; 1 singular אֶסְלַה Jeremiah 31:34 3t. + Jeremiah 5:7 Qr (Kt אֶסְלוֺהַ); Imperative סְלַח Numbers 14:19; Amos 7:2; סְלָ֑חָה Daniel 9:19; Infinitiveסְלֹתַ Deuteronomy 29:19; 2 Kings 24:4; סְלוֺתַ Isaiah 55:7; Participle active סֹלֵחַ Psalm 103:3; — forgive, pardon, always of God : absolute Numbers 14:20 (J), 1 Kings 8:30,39 2Chronicles 6:21,30; 2 Kings 24:4; Isaiah 55:7; Amos 7:2; Lamentations 3:42; Daniel 9:19; with לְ of the sin Exodus 34:9; Numbers 14:19 (both J), Jeremiah 31:34; Jeremiah 33:8; Jeremiah 36:3; Psalm 25:11; Psalm 103:3; 1 Kings 8:34,36 2Chronicles 6:23,27; 7:14; + לְ of sinner Deuteronomy 29:19; 1 Kings 8:50 2Chronicles 6:39; 2 Kings 5:18 (twice in verse); Jeremiah 5:1,7; Jeremiah 50:20, and in law, Numbers 30:6; Numbers 30:9; Numbers 30:13 (P).

Niph`al Perfect3masculine singular נִסְלַח with לְ technical term in code of P, it shall be forgiven him לוֺ Leviticus 4:26,31,35; Leviticus 5:10,13,16,18; Leviticus 5:26; Leviticus 19:22; Numbers 15:28; them לַהֶם Leviticus 4:20; Numbers 15:25; ׳לְכָלעֲֿדַת וגו Numbers 15:26.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G851 (aphesis): Refers to release, forgiveness, or pardon, often used in the context of the forgiveness of sins.
• G863 (aphiēmi): To send away, leave alone, permit, or forgive, commonly used in the New Testament for forgiving sins.
• G2433 (hilaskomai): To be propitious, to expiate, or to make reconciliation, often related to the concept of atonement.
• G2436 (hilasmos): Propitiation, an offering that turns away wrath, related to the concept of atonement and forgiveness.
• G2511 (katharizō): To cleanse or purify, used in the context of cleansing from sin.
• G3403 (mimnēskomai): To remember, often used in the context of God not remembering sins, implying forgiveness.

These Greek terms reflect the continuation and expansion of the concept of forgiveness in the New Testament, emphasizing the fulfillment of divine forgiveness through the work of Jesus Christ.

Usage: The verb סָלַח (sālaḥ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of forgiving or pardoning, typically in the context of divine forgiveness. It is often used to describe God's forgiveness of human sin.

Context: The Hebrew verb סָלַח (sālaḥ) is a significant theological term in the Old Testament, primarily used to describe the divine act of forgiveness. It appears in contexts where God forgives the sins of individuals or the nation of Israel. This term underscores the gracious and merciful nature of God, who is willing to pardon iniquity and transgression.

The concept of forgiveness in the Old Testament is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people. Forgiveness is not merely a legal transaction but a restoration of relationship. The act of סָלַח (sālaḥ) is often contingent upon repentance and confession, as seen in various passages where the people of Israel seek God's mercy.

Key occurrences of סָלַח (sālaḥ) include:
• Leviticus 4:20 (BSB): "He shall do with this bull just as he did with the bull of the sin offering; he shall do the same with this. Thus the priest will make atonement for them, and they will be forgiven."
• Numbers 14:19-20 (BSB): "Pardon the iniquity of this people, I pray, according to the greatness of Your loving devotion, just as You have forgiven them from Egypt until now. The LORD answered, 'I have pardoned them as you requested.'"
• Psalm 103:3 (BSB): "He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases."

The use of סָלַח (sālaḥ) is predominantly found in the context of the sacrificial system, where atonement and forgiveness are closely linked. The sacrificial rituals provided a means for the Israelites to seek forgiveness and maintain their covenant relationship with God.

Theologically, סָלַח (sālaḥ) emphasizes God's readiness to forgive and His desire for reconciliation with His people. It highlights the importance of repentance and the transformative power of divine mercy.

Forms and Transliterations

אֶֽסְלַֽח־ אֶסְלַ֖ח אֶסְלַח֙ אסלח אסלח־ הַסֹּלֵ֥חַ הסלח וְֽסָלַחְתָּ֥ וְאֶסְלַ֖ח וְאֶסְלַח֙ וְנִסְלַ֗ח וְנִסְלַ֣ח וְנִסְלַ֥ח וְסָ֣לַחְתָּ֔ וְסָ֨לַחְתָּ֜ וְסָלַחְתִּ֗י וְסָלַחְתִּ֥י וְסָלַחְתָּ֛ וְסָלַחְתָּ֣ וְסָלַחְתָּ֤ וְסָלַחְתָּ֥ וְסָלָֽחְתָּ׃ ואסלח ונסלח וסלחת וסלחת׃ וסלחתי יִֽסְלַֽח־ יִֽסְלַח־ יִסְלַ֥ח יִסְלַח־ יסלח יסלח־ לִסְלֹֽחַ׃ לִסְלֽוֹחַ׃ לָ֔ךְ לך לסלוח׃ לסלח׃ סְֽלַֽח־ סְלַֽח־ סְלָ֔חָה סְלֹ֣חַֽ סָלַ֖חְתִּי סָלָֽחְתָּ׃ סלח סלח־ סלחה סלחת׃ סלחתי ’es·laḥ ’es·laḥ- ’eslaḥ ’eslaḥ- eslach has·sō·lê·aḥ hassoLeach hassōlêaḥ Lach lāḵ lis·lō·aḥ lis·lō·w·aḥ lisLoach lislōaḥ lislōwaḥ sā·lā·ḥə·tā sā·laḥ·tî saLacheta saLachti sālāḥətā sālaḥtî sə·lā·ḥāh sə·laḥ- sə·lō·aḥ selach seLachah səlaḥ- səlāḥāh seLoach səlōaḥ veesLach venisLach vesaLacheta vesalachTa vesalachTi wə’eslaḥ wə·’es·laḥ wə·nis·laḥ wə·sā·lā·ḥə·tā wə·sā·laḥ·tā wə·sā·laḥ·tî wənislaḥ wəsālāḥətā wəsālaḥtā wəsālaḥtî yis·laḥ yis·laḥ- yislach yislaḥ yislaḥ-

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 34:9
HEB: עֹ֙רֶף֙ ה֔וּא וְסָלַחְתָּ֛ לַעֲוֹנֵ֥נוּ וּלְחַטָּאתֵ֖נוּ
NAS: are so obstinate, and pardon our iniquity
KJV: people; and pardon our iniquity
INT: stiff-necked he and pardon our iniquity and our sin

Leviticus 4:20
HEB: עֲלֵהֶ֛ם הַכֹּהֵ֖ן וְנִסְלַ֥ח לָהֶֽם׃
NAS: shall make atonement for them, and they will be forgiven.
KJV: shall make an atonement for them, and it shall be forgiven them.
INT: with the priest will be forgiven like

Leviticus 4:26
HEB: הַכֹּהֵ֛ן מֵחַטָּאת֖וֹ וְנִסְלַ֥ח לֽוֹ׃ פ
NAS: for him in regard to his sin, and he will be forgiven.
KJV: for him as concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him.
INT: the priest to his sin will be forgiven

Leviticus 4:31
HEB: עָלָ֛יו הַכֹּהֵ֖ן וְנִסְלַ֥ח לֽוֹ׃ פ
NAS: shall make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.
KJV: shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.
INT: and the priest will be forgiven

Leviticus 4:35
HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ חָטָ֖א וְנִסְלַ֥ח לֽוֹ׃ פ
NAS: he has committed, and he will be forgiven.
KJV: that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.
INT: which has committed will be forgiven

Leviticus 5:10
HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ חָטָ֖א וְנִסְלַ֥ח לֽוֹ׃ ס
NAS: he has committed, and it will be forgiven him.
KJV: which he hath sinned, and it shall be forgiven him.
INT: which has committed will be forgiven

Leviticus 5:13
HEB: מֵֽאַחַ֥ת מֵאֵ֖לֶּה וְנִסְלַ֣ח ל֑וֹ וְהָיְתָ֥ה
NAS: of these, and it will be forgiven him; then [the rest] shall become
KJV: in one of these, and it shall be forgiven him: and [the remnant] shall be the priest's,
INT: one of these will be forgiven shall become the priest's

Leviticus 5:16
HEB: בְּאֵ֥יל הָאָשָׁ֖ם וְנִסְלַ֥ח לֽוֹ׃ פ
NAS: of the guilt offering, and it will be forgiven him.
KJV: of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.
INT: the ram of the guilt will be forgiven

Leviticus 5:18
HEB: לֹֽא־ יָדַ֖ע וְנִסְלַ֥ח לֽוֹ׃
NAS: and did not know [it], and it will be forgiven him.
KJV: and wist [it] not, and it shall be forgiven him.
INT: and did not know will be forgiven

Leviticus 6:7
HEB: לִפְנֵ֥י יְהוָ֖ה וְנִסְלַ֣ח ל֑וֹ עַל־
NAS: the LORD, and he will be forgiven for any one
KJV: the LORD: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing
INT: before the LORD will be forgiven for any

Leviticus 19:22
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֣ר חָטָ֑א וְנִסְלַ֣ח ל֔וֹ מֵחַטָּאת֖וֹ
NAS: he has committed will be forgiven him.
KJV: which he hath done shall be forgiven him.
INT: which has committed will be forgiven and the sin which

Numbers 14:19
HEB: סְלַֽח־ נָ֗א לַעֲוֹ֛ן
NAS: Pardon, I pray, the iniquity
KJV: Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity
INT: Pardon pray the iniquity

Numbers 14:20
HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר יְהוָ֔ה סָלַ֖חְתִּי כִּדְבָרֶֽךָ׃
NAS: said, I have pardoned [them] according to your word;
KJV: said, I have pardoned according to thy word:
INT: said the LORD have pardoned to your word

Numbers 15:25
HEB: בְּנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל וְנִסְלַ֣ח לָהֶ֑ם כִּֽי־
NAS: of Israel, and they will be forgiven; for it was an error,
KJV: of Israel, and it shall be forgiven them; for it [is] ignorance:
INT: of the sons of Israel will be forgiven it was an error

Numbers 15:26
HEB: וְנִסְלַ֗ח לְכָל־ עֲדַת֙
NAS: of Israel will be forgiven, with the alien
KJV: And it shall be forgiven all the congregation
INT: will be forgiven all the congregation

Numbers 15:28
HEB: לְכַפֵּ֥ר עָלָ֖יו וְנִסְלַ֥ח לֽוֹ׃
NAS: making atonement for him that he may be forgiven.
KJV: to make an atonement for him; and it shall be forgiven him.
INT: atonement and may be forgiven

Numbers 30:5
HEB: יָק֑וּם וַֽיהוָה֙ יִֽסְלַח־ לָ֔הּ כִּי־
NAS: and the LORD will forgive her because
KJV: and the LORD shall forgive her, because her father
INT: shall stand and the LORD will forgive her because had forbidden

Numbers 30:8
HEB: נַפְשָׁ֑הּ וַיהוָ֖ה יִֽסְלַֽח־ לָֽהּ׃
NAS: and the LORD will forgive her.
KJV: and the LORD shall forgive her.
INT: herself and the LORD will forgive

Numbers 30:12
HEB: הֲפֵרָ֔ם וַיהוָ֖ה יִֽסְלַֽח־ לָֽהּ׃
NAS: them, and the LORD will forgive her.
KJV: and the LORD shall forgive her.
INT: has annulled and the LORD will forgive

Deuteronomy 29:20
HEB: יֹאבֶ֣ה יְהוָה֮ סְלֹ֣חַֽ לוֹ֒ כִּ֣י
NAS: be willing to forgive him, but rather
KJV: will not spare him, but then the anger
INT: be willing the LORD to forgive for for

1 Kings 8:30
HEB: הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם וְשָׁמַעְתָּ֖ וְסָלָֽחְתָּ׃
NAS: place; hear and forgive.
KJV: place: and when thou hearest, forgive.
INT: heaven hear and forgive

1 Kings 8:34
HEB: תִּשְׁמַ֣ע הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם וְסָ֣לַחְתָּ֔ לְחַטַּ֖את עַמְּךָ֣
NAS: in heaven, and forgive the sin
KJV: thou in heaven, and forgive the sin
INT: hear heaven and forgive the sin of your people

1 Kings 8:36
HEB: תִּשְׁמַ֣ע הַשָּׁמַ֗יִם וְסָ֨לַחְתָּ֜ לְחַטַּ֤את עֲבָדֶ֙יךָ֙
NAS: in heaven and forgive the sin
KJV: thou in heaven, and forgive the sin
INT: hear heaven and forgive the sin of your servants

1 Kings 8:39
HEB: מְכ֤וֹן שִׁבְתֶּ֙ךָ֙ וְסָלַחְתָּ֣ וְעָשִׂ֔יתָ וְנָתַתָּ֤
NAS: place, and forgive and act
KJV: place, and forgive, and do,
INT: place your dwelling and forgive and act and render

1 Kings 8:50
HEB: וְסָלַחְתָּ֤ לְעַמְּךָ֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר
NAS: and forgive Your people who
KJV: And forgive thy people
INT: and forgive your people who

47 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5545
47 Occurrences

’es·laḥ- — 3 Occ.
has·sō·lê·aḥ — 1 Occ.
lāḵ — 1 Occ.
lis·lō·aḥ — 2 Occ.
sā·lā·ḥə·tā — 1 Occ.
sā·laḥ·tî — 1 Occ.
sə·laḥ- — 2 Occ.
sə·lā·ḥāh — 1 Occ.
sə·lō·aḥ — 1 Occ.
wə·’es·laḥ — 2 Occ.
wə·nis·laḥ — 13 Occ.
wə·sā·lā·ḥə·tā — 2 Occ.
wə·sā·laḥ·tā — 10 Occ.
wə·sā·laḥ·tî — 2 Occ.
yis·laḥ- — 5 Occ.