Strong's Lexicon shillesh: To do something a third time, to divide into thirds, or to triple. Original Word: שִׁלֵּשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַשׁ (shalash), meaning "to do a third time" or "to divide into three parts." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often involves the concept of "tritos" (G5154), meaning "third" or "third time," which appears in contexts like the resurrection of Jesus on the third day. Usage: The Hebrew verb "shillesh" primarily conveys the action of doing something for the third time or dividing something into three parts. It is used in contexts where repetition or division into thirds is significant, often emphasizing completeness or thoroughness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, numbers often held symbolic significance. The number three, in particular, was associated with completeness and stability. This is reflected in various aspects of Hebrew life and scripture, where actions or events occurring three times were seen as establishing a pattern or confirming a matter. The use of "shillesh" would resonate with this cultural understanding, emphasizing the thoroughness or completeness of an action. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shalosh Definition pertaining to the third NASB Translation third (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [שִׁלֵּשׁ] adjective pertaining to the third; — only masculine plural as substantive שִׁלֵּשִׁים those of third Generation (grandsons); ׳בְּנֵי שׁ Genesis 50:23 (E) sons of those of third Generation, i.e. great-grandsons (see KöSK 1898, 533 ff.); וְעַלרִֿבֵּעִים ׳עַלבָּֿנִים עַלשֿׁ Exodus 20:5 (E; see [ רִבֵּעַ]} = Deuteronomy 5:9; Numbers 14:18, compare Exodus 34:7 (both J). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance third generation From shalash; a descendant of the third degree, i.e. Great grandchild -- third (generation). see HEBREW shalash Forms and Transliterations שִׁלֵּשִׁ֑ים שִׁלֵּשִׁ֖ים שִׁלֵּשִׁ֥ים שלשים shilleShim šil·lê·šîm šillêšîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 50:23 HEB: לְאֶפְרַ֔יִם בְּנֵ֖י שִׁלֵּשִׁ֑ים גַּ֗ם בְּנֵ֤י NAS: saw the third generation of Ephraim's KJV: children of the third [generation]: the children INT: of Ephraim's sons the third also the sons Exodus 20:5 Exodus 34:7 Numbers 14:18 Deuteronomy 5:9 5 Occurrences |