5546. callach

Lexicon

callach: Vessel, polished item

Original Word: סַלָּח
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: callach
Pronunciation: kal-lakh
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-lawkh')
Definition: Vessel, polished item
Meaning: placable

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

placable, ready to forgive

From calach; placable: ready to forgive.

see HEBREW calach

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סַלָּח adjective ready to forgive, forgiving; — ׳אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי טוֺב וְס Psalm 86:5 thou Lord art king and forgiving.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָלַח (salach), which means "to forgive" or "to pardon."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1933 (epieikēs): This Greek term is often translated as "gentle," "forbearing," or "reasonable." While not a direct equivalent, it shares a similar connotation of a disposition that is inclined towards mercy and leniency. The concept of being placable or forgiving in the Hebrew context can be seen as parallel to the gentleness and forbearance described by G1933 in the Greek New Testament.

In summary, סַלָּח (sallach) encapsulates the forgiving nature of God, a theme that is central to the message of redemption and reconciliation found throughout the Scriptures.

Usage: The word סַלָּח is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe God's nature as forgiving and merciful. It emphasizes the divine attribute of being willing to forgive transgressions and show compassion.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The adjective סַלָּח (sallach) is used in the context of God's character, highlighting His readiness to forgive those who repent. This term is often associated with God's covenantal relationship with His people, where forgiveness is a key aspect of maintaining the relationship despite human failings.
• Biblical References: While the specific term סַלָּח (sallach) as an adjective is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, the concept is closely related to the verb סָלַח (salach), which appears in several passages. For example, in Nehemiah 9:17, the text describes God as "a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion," reflecting the essence of סַלָּח.
• Theological Significance: The attribute of being סַלָּח (sallach) underscores the importance of forgiveness in the divine-human relationship. It reassures believers of God's willingness to forgive sins and restore fellowship, provided there is genuine repentance. This characteristic of God is foundational to the understanding of His grace and mercy throughout the biblical narrative.

Forms and Transliterations

וְסַלָּ֑ח וסלח vesalLach wə·sal·lāḥ wəsallāḥ

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 86:5
HEB: אֲ֭דֹנָי ט֣וֹב וְסַלָּ֑ח וְרַב־ חֶ֝֗סֶד
NAS: are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant
KJV: [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous
INT: Lord are good and ready and abundant lovingkindness

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5546
1 Occurrence

wə·sal·lāḥ — 1 Occ.