8003. shalem

Lexicon

shalem: Complete, whole, full, perfect, at peace

Original Word: שָׁלֵם
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: shalem
Pronunciation: shah-LEM
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-lame')
Definition: Complete, whole, full, perfect, at peace
Meaning: complete, friendly

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

full, just, made ready, peaceable, perfected, quiet

From shalam; complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly -- full, just, made ready, peaceable, perfect(-ed), quiet, Shalem (by mistake for a name), whole.

see HEBREW shalam

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from shalem
Definition
complete, safe, at peace
NASB Translation
blameless (1), complete (1), completed (1), completely (1), entire (2), friendly (1), full (4), just (1), perfect (2), prepared (1), safely (1), uncut (2), whole (5), wholeheartedly* (1), wholly devoted (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. שָׁלֵם adjective complete, safe, at peace; — ׳שׁ Genesis 15:16; +; plural שְׁלֵמִים Genesis 34:21; Nahum 1:12; feminine שְׁלֵמָה Deuteronomy 25:15 +; plural שְׁלֵמוֺת Deuteronomy 27:6; Joshua 8:31; —

1 complete:

a. full, perfect: אָבָן שְׁלֵמָה full weight Deuteronomy 25:15, ׳אֵיפָה שׁ Deuteronomy 25:15; Proverbs 11:1; of עֶוֺן Genesis 15:16 (JE); number of captives Amos 1:6,9; of army Nahum 1:12 (text corrupt; ᵐ5 משֵׁל מַיִם, but ?; see Commentaries); of reward Ruth 2:12; of stones, whole (in natural condition, unhewn) Deuteronomy 27:6; Joshua 8:31 (compare law Exodus 20:25).

b. finished: stones for temple 1 Kings 6:7; temple 2Chronicles 8:16.

2 safe, unharmed, of person Genesis 33:18 (P; Samaritan שׁלוֺם, compare בשׁלום Genesis 28:21; not proper name, of a location as Vrss).

3 in covt. of peace, friendship, with אֵת Genesis 34:21 (P); ׳לֵבָב שָׁלֵם עִם י a mind at peace with ׳י, keeping covt. relation, hence complete, perfect, 1 Kings 8:61; 1 Kings 11:4; 1 Kings 15:3,14; with אֶל2Chronicles 16:9, אֶל omitted 2 Kings 20:3 = Isaiah 38:3 (לֵב), 1 Chronicles 12:38; 2Chronicles 15:17; 19:9; 25:2; לֵב 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Chronicles 29:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׁלַם (shalam), which means "to be complete" or "to be sound."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G18 (ἀγαθός, agathos) • good
• G228 (ἀληθής, alēthēs) • true
• G591 (ἀποδίδωμι, apodidōmi) • to give back, to render
• G661 (ἀποκαταλλάσσω, apokatallassō) • to reconcile
• G1242 (διαθήκη, diathēkē) • covenant
• G1303 (διασώζω, diasōzō) • to preserve, to save
• G1342 (δίκαιος, dikaios) • righteous
• G1516 (εἰρηνικός, eirēnikos) • peaceful
• G2638 (καταλαμβάνω, katalambanō) • to seize, to comprehend
• G3648 (ὁλοκληρία, holoklēria) • completeness
• G3860 (παραδίδωμι, paradidōmi) • to deliver, to hand over
• G4134 (πλήρης, plērēs) • full
• G4160 (ποιέω, poieō) • to make, to do
• G4532 (σαλεύω, saleuō) • to shake
• G4931 (συντελέω, synteleō) • to complete, to accomplish
• G4934 (συμπληρόω, symplēroō) • to fill completely
• G5046 (τέλειος, teleios) • perfect, complete
• G5048 (τελειόω, teleioō) • to make perfect, to complete
• G5219 (ὑπακούω, hypakouō) • to obey
• G5384 (φίλος, philos) • friend

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word שָׁלֵם (shalem), its usage in the biblical text, and its theological implications, along with corresponding Greek terms that capture similar meanings.

Usage: The term שָׁלֵם is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often to describe something that is whole, entire, or perfect. It can refer to physical completeness, moral integrity, or peaceful relationships.

Context: • General Overview: The Hebrew word שָׁלֵם (shalem) is an adjective that signifies completeness or wholeness. It is often used to describe a state of being that is undivided or intact. In a moral or ethical sense, it can refer to integrity or uprightness. The term is also used to describe harmonious relationships, indicating a state of peace or friendliness.

• Biblical Context: In the Old Testament, שָׁלֵם is used in various contexts. For example, in Genesis 15:16, it refers to the iniquity of the Amorites not being "complete." In 1 Kings 8:61, it describes a heart that is "wholly devoted" to the LORD. The term is also used in the context of offerings, such as in Leviticus 3:1, where a "peace offering" (שֶׁלֶם, shelem) is mentioned, indicating a state of peace or reconciliation.

• Theological Significance: The concept of completeness or wholeness is significant in biblical theology, as it often relates to the idea of perfection or maturity in one's relationship with God. The notion of being "whole" or "complete" is tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where integrity and faithfulness are paramount.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּלֵבָ֤ב בלבב שְֽׁלֵמִ֧ים שְׁלֵמ֔וֹת שְׁלֵמִים֙ שְׁלֵמָ֖ה שְׁלֵמָ֗ה שְׁלֵמָ֛ה שְׁלֵמָ֣ה שְׁלֵמָ֤ה שְׁלֵמָ֥ה שְׁלֵמָה֙ שְׁלֵמוֹת֙ שָׁלֵ֔ם שָׁלֵ֖ם שָׁלֵ֛ם שָׁלֵ֜ם שָׁלֵֽם׃ שָׁלֵם֙ שלם שלם׃ שלמה שלמות שלמים bə·lê·ḇāḇ bəlêḇāḇ beleVav šā·lêm šālêm šə·lê·māh šə·lê·mîm šə·lê·mō·wṯ šəlêmāh šəlêmîm šəlêmōwṯ shaLem sheleMah sheleMim shelemOt

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 15:16
HEB: כִּ֧י לֹא־ שָׁלֵ֛ם עֲוֹ֥ן הָאֱמֹרִ֖י
NAS: of the Amorite is not yet complete.
KJV: of the Amorites [is] not yet full.
INT: for not complete the iniquity of the Amorite

Genesis 33:18
HEB: וַיָּבֹא֩ יַעֲקֹ֨ב שָׁלֵ֜ם עִ֣יר שְׁכֶ֗ם
NAS: came safely to the city
INT: came now Jacob safely to the city of Shechem

Genesis 34:21
HEB: הָאֲנָשִׁ֨ים הָאֵ֜לֶּה שְֽׁלֵמִ֧ים הֵ֣ם אִתָּ֗נוּ
NAS: men are friendly with us; therefore let them live
KJV: These men [are] peaceable with
INT: men These are friendly like with

Deuteronomy 25:15
HEB: אֶ֣בֶן שְׁלֵמָ֤ה וָצֶ֙דֶק֙ יִֽהְיֶה־
NAS: You shall have a full and just
KJV: [But] thou shalt have a perfect and just
INT: weight A full and just shall have

Deuteronomy 25:15
HEB: לָּ֔ךְ אֵיפָ֧ה שְׁלֵמָ֛ה וָצֶ֖דֶק יִֽהְיֶה־
NAS: you shall have a full and just
KJV: weight, a perfect and just
INT: shall have measure A full and just shall have

Deuteronomy 27:6
HEB: אֲבָנִ֤ים שְׁלֵמוֹת֙ תִּבְנֶ֔ה אֶת־
NAS: your God of uncut stones,
KJV: thy God of whole stones:
INT: stones of uncut shall build the altar

Joshua 8:31
HEB: מִזְבַּח֙ אֲבָנִ֣ים שְׁלֵמ֔וֹת אֲשֶׁ֛ר לֹֽא־
NAS: an altar of uncut stones
KJV: an altar of whole stones,
INT: an altar stones of uncut which no

Ruth 2:12
HEB: וּתְהִ֨י מַשְׂכֻּרְתֵּ֜ךְ שְׁלֵמָ֗ה מֵעִ֤ם יְהוָה֙
NAS: and your wages be full from the LORD,
KJV: thy work, and a full reward
INT: become and your wages be full from the LORD

1 Kings 6:7
HEB: בְּהִבָּ֣נֹת֔וֹ אֶֽבֶן־ שְׁלֵמָ֥ה מַסָּ֖ע נִבְנָ֑ה
NAS: of stone prepared at the quarry,
KJV: of stone made ready before it was brought
INT: built of stone prepared the quarry was built

1 Kings 8:61
HEB: וְהָיָ֤ה לְבַבְכֶם֙ שָׁלֵ֔ם עִ֖ם יְהוָ֣ה
NAS: Let your heart therefore be wholly devoted to the LORD
KJV: Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD
INT: Let your heart therefore be wholly with to the LORD

1 Kings 11:4
HEB: הָיָ֨ה לְבָב֤וֹ שָׁלֵם֙ עִם־ יְהוָ֣ה
NAS: and his heart was not wholly devoted to the LORD
KJV: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD
INT: become and his heart wholly with to the LORD

1 Kings 15:3
HEB: הָיָ֨ה לְבָב֤וֹ שָׁלֵם֙ עִם־ יְהוָ֣ה
NAS: him; and his heart was not wholly devoted to the LORD
KJV: him: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD
INT: become and his heart wholly with to the LORD

1 Kings 15:14
HEB: אָסָ֗א הָיָ֥ה שָׁלֵ֛ם עִם־ יְהוָ֖ה
NAS: of Asa was wholly devoted to the LORD
KJV: heart was perfect with the LORD
INT: of Asa become was wholly with God

2 Kings 20:3
HEB: בֶּֽאֱמֶת֙ וּבְלֵבָ֣ב שָׁלֵ֔ם וְהַטּ֥וֹב בְּעֵינֶ֖יךָ
NAS: You in truth and with a whole heart
KJV: thee in truth and with a perfect heart,
INT: truth heart A whole what your sight

1 Chronicles 12:39
HEB: עֹדְרֵ֣י מַעֲרָכָה֒ בְּלֵבָ֤ב שָׁלֵם֙ בָּ֣אוּ
INT: array army full heart abide

1 Chronicles 28:9
HEB: וְעָבְדֵ֗הוּ בְּלֵ֤ב שָׁלֵם֙ וּבְנֶ֣פֶשׁ חֲפֵצָ֔ה
NAS: and serve Him with a whole heart
KJV: and serve him with a perfect heart
INT: and serve heart A whole mind willing

1 Chronicles 29:9
HEB: כִּ֚י בְּלֵ֣ב שָׁלֵ֔ם הִֽתְנַדְּב֖וּ לַיהוָ֑ה
NAS: to the LORD with a whole heart,
KJV: for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart
INT: for heart A whole willingly to the LORD

1 Chronicles 29:19
HEB: תֵּ֚ן לֵבָ֣ב שָׁלֵ֔ם לִשְׁמוֹר֙ מִצְוֹתֶ֔יךָ
NAS: Solomon a perfect heart
KJV: my son a perfect heart,
INT: and give heart A perfect to keep your commandments

2 Chronicles 8:16
HEB: וְעַד־ כְּלֹת֑וֹ שָׁלֵ֖ם בֵּ֥ית יְהוָֽה׃
NAS: of the LORD was completed.
KJV: of the LORD was perfected.
INT: and until finished was completed the house of the LORD

2 Chronicles 15:17
HEB: אָסָ֛א הָיָ֥ה שָׁלֵ֖ם כָּל־ יָמָֽיו׃
NAS: heart was blameless all
KJV: of Asa was perfect all his days.
INT: Asa's become was blameless all his days

2 Chronicles 16:9
HEB: עִם־ לְבָבָ֥ם שָׁלֵ֛ם אֵלָ֖יו נִסְכַּ֣לְתָּ
NAS: those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly
KJV: in the behalf of [them] whose heart [is] perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly:
INT: whose heart is completely about have acted

2 Chronicles 19:9
HEB: בֶּאֱמוּנָ֖ה וּבְלֵבָ֥ב שָׁלֵֽם׃
KJV: faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
INT: faithfully heart A perfect

2 Chronicles 25:2
HEB: לֹ֖א בְּלֵבָ֥ב שָׁלֵֽם׃
NAS: yet not with a whole heart.
KJV: of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.
INT: not heart A whole

Proverbs 11:1
HEB: יְהוָ֑ה וְאֶ֖בֶן שְׁלֵמָ֣ה רְצוֹנֽוֹ׃
NAS: to the LORD, But a just weight
KJV: to the LORD: but a just weight
INT: to the LORD weight A just is his delight

Isaiah 38:3
HEB: בֶּֽאֱמֶת֙ וּבְלֵ֣ב שָׁלֵ֔ם וְהַטּ֥וֹב בְּעֵינֶ֖יךָ
NAS: You in truth and with a whole heart,
KJV: thee in truth and with a perfect heart,
INT: truth heart A whole what your sight

28 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8003
28 Occurrences

bə·lê·ḇāḇ — 1 Occ.
šā·lêm — 16 Occ.
šə·lê·māh — 7 Occ.
šə·lê·mîm — 2 Occ.
šə·lê·mō·wṯ — 2 Occ.