Strong H5537סָלָא

to weigh

Transliteration
sâlâ'
Pronunciation
saw-law'
Morphology
Hebrew Verb

Definition

A primitive root; to suspend in a {balance} that {is} weigh: - compare.

Detailed definition

1) to weigh, compare
1a) (Pual)
1a1) to be weighed
1a2) weighed (participle)

In the Bible

Strong H5537 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • comparable1

First verses

  1. Lamentations 4:2
    The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
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