Lexicon shilyah: Afterbirth, placenta Original Word: שִׁלְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance young one Feminine from shalah; a fetus or babe (as extruded in birth) -- young one. see HEBREW shalah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shalah Definition afterbirth NASB Translation afterbirth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׁלְיָה] noun feminine after-birth (= Arabic ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to draw out or extract.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that corresponds to the Hebrew שִׁלְיָה. However, related concepts of birth and life in the womb can be found in Greek terms such as βρέφος (brephos • Strong's Greek 1025), which refers to an infant or unborn child, and γαστήρ (gaster • Strong's Greek 1064), which refers to the womb. These terms similarly convey the themes of life and development from a biblical perspective. Usage: The word שִׁלְיָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of a fetus or the afterbirth, emphasizing the biological and developmental aspects of life in the womb. Context: The Hebrew term שִׁלְיָה (shilyah) appears in the context of discussions about childbirth and the development of life within the womb. It is a term that underscores the intricate process of life formation, highlighting the divine orchestration of human development. The word is used in a manner that reflects the ancient understanding of reproduction and the sanctity of life from its earliest stages. In the biblical narrative, the use of שִׁלְיָה can be seen as a testament to the value placed on life and the recognition of God's hand in the creation and nurturing of life even before birth. The term is not frequently used, which may indicate its specific application to discussions of birth and the miraculous nature of life. Forms and Transliterations וּֽבְשִׁלְיָתָ֞הּ ובשליתה ū·ḇə·šil·yā·ṯāh ūḇəšilyāṯāh uveshilyaTahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 28:57 HEB: וּֽבְשִׁלְיָתָ֞הּ הַיּוֹצֵ֣ת ׀ מִבֵּ֣ין NAS: and toward her afterbirth which issues KJV: And toward her young one that cometh out INT: her afterbirth issues between 1 Occurrence |