◄ 8073. Shamlay ►
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Shamlay: Shamlay

Original Word: שַׁמְלַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Shamlay
Pronunciation: sham-LAI
Phonetic Spelling: (sham-lah'-ee)
Definition: Shamlay
Meaning: Shamlai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Shalmai

For Salmay; Shamlai, one of the Nethinim -- Shalmai (from the margin).

see HEBREW Salmay

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
scribal error for Salmay, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to clothe or wrap.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shamlai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Old Testament. However, the concept of opposition to God's people and their endeavors can be seen in various Greek terms related to adversaries or opponents in the New Testament.

Usage: The name Shamlai appears in the context of the post-exilic period, specifically in the book of Ezra. It is used to identify a leader among the people who returned from the Babylonian exile.

Context: Shamlai is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the leaders of the people who opposed the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. In Ezra 4:9, Shamlai is listed among the officials who wrote a letter to King Artaxerxes, expressing their concerns about the reconstruction efforts led by the Jewish exiles. The letter aimed to halt the rebuilding process by warning the king of potential rebellion and loss of revenue. Shamlai's role in this narrative highlights the political and social tensions during the period of restoration following the Babylonian captivity. The opposition from local leaders like Shamlai underscores the challenges faced by the returning exiles in re-establishing their community and religious practices in Jerusalem.

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