שָׁלֵם
sha.lem
“complete”
Definition
complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly
from H7999 (שָׁלַם);
- complete, safe, peaceful, perfect, whole, full, at peace 1a) complete 1a1) full, perfect 1a2) finished 1b) safe, unharmed 1c) peace (of covenant of peace, mind) 1c1) perfect, complete (of keeping covenant relation)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Occurrences
שָׁלֵם appears 26 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days.
He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.
This is what the LORD says:“For three transgressions of Tyre, even four,I will not revoke My judgment,because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edomand broke a covenant of brotherhood.
“These men are at peace with us. Let them live and trade in our land; indeed, it is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters in marriage and give our daughters to them.
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