Shâlâh — H7952

Definition

verb

to mislead

1. (Niphal) to be negligent
2. (Hiphil) to mislead

Usually translated as

deceive, be negligent

Origin

a primitive root (probably identical with H7953 through the idea of educing)

• Shâlâh (H7953)

Occurrences

Shâlâh occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Kings (1), 2 Chronicles (1)

• 2 Kings 4:28 — Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive (תַשְׁלֶ֖ה) me?
• 2 Chronicles 29:11 — My sons, be not now negligent (תִּשָּׁל֑וּ): for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense.