5547. selichah

Lexicon

selichah: Forgiveness, Pardon

Original Word: סְלִיחָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: cliychah
Pronunciation: seh-lee-KHAH
Phonetic Spelling: (sel-ee-khaw')
Definition: Forgiveness, Pardon
Meaning: pardon

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

forgiveness, pardon

From calach; pardon -- forgiveness, pardon.

see HEBREW calach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from salach
Definition
forgiveness
NASB Translation
forgiveness (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

סְלִיחָה noun feminine forgiveness (late; on formative see Kö^{ii. 1, 197}); — ׳ס Psalm 130:4; plural abstract intensive abundant forgiveness, סְלִיחוֺת Nehemiah 9:17, סְלִחוֺת Daniel 9:9.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament is G2434 (ἱλασμός, hilasmos), which is often translated as "propitiation" or "atonement." This term is used to describe the sacrificial work of Christ, which provides the basis for divine forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
• The concept of forgiveness in the New Testament builds upon the Old Testament understanding of סְלִיחָה, extending it through the person and work of Jesus Christ, who embodies the ultimate expression of God's pardoning grace.

Usage: The word סְלִיחָה appears in the Hebrew Bible primarily in contexts related to God's forgiveness of sins. It is used to describe the merciful and forgiving nature of God, emphasizing His willingness to pardon transgressions when individuals or the community seek repentance.

Context: • The concept of סְלִיחָה is central to the theological understanding of God's character in the Hebrew Scriptures. It underscores the belief in a compassionate and forgiving deity who is willing to restore relationships with His people despite their failings.
• In the Old Testament, סְלִיחָה is often associated with the rituals and prayers of atonement, particularly during significant religious observances such as Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This highlights the communal and individual aspects of seeking forgiveness.
• Key passages that illustrate the use of סְלִיחָה include Nehemiah 9:17, where it is stated, "But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion," and Psalm 130:4, which declares, "But with You there is forgiveness, that You may be feared."
• The emphasis on סְלִיחָה in the Hebrew Bible reflects the broader narrative of redemption and reconciliation, where God's willingness to forgive is a source of hope and renewal for His people.

Forms and Transliterations

הַסְּלִיחָ֑ה הסליחה וְהַסְּלִח֑וֹת והסלחות סְלִיח֜וֹת סליחות has·sə·lî·ḥāh hasseliChah hassəlîḥāh sə·lî·ḥō·wṯ seliChot səlîḥōwṯ vehasseliChot wə·has·sə·li·ḥō·wṯ wəhassəliḥōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Nehemiah 9:17
HEB: וְאַתָּה֩ אֱל֨וֹהַּ סְלִיח֜וֹת חַנּ֧וּן וְרַח֛וּם
NAS: But You are a God of forgiveness, Gracious
KJV: but thou [art] a God ready to pardon, gracious
INT: you God of forgiveness Gracious and compassionate

Psalm 130:4
HEB: כִּֽי־ עִמְּךָ֥ הַסְּלִיחָ֑ה לְ֝מַ֗עַן תִּוָּרֵֽא׃
NAS: But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared.
KJV: But [there is] forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
INT: for there is forgiveness that you may be feared

Daniel 9:9
HEB: אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ הָרַחֲמִ֖ים וְהַסְּלִח֑וֹת כִּ֥י מָרַ֖דְנוּ
NAS: [belong] compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled
KJV: [belong] mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled
INT: our God compassion and forgiveness for have rebelled

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5547
3 Occurrences

has·sə·lî·ḥāh — 1 Occ.
sə·lî·ḥō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
wə·has·sə·li·ḥō·wṯ — 1 Occ.