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King James Bible

Strongs Number: H7991


Hebrew Word
שָׁלִישׁ
Transliteration
shâlîysh
Phonetic
shaw-leesh'
Part of Speech
Noun Masculine
Strongs Definition

the third form used in ); from H7969; a {triple} that {is} (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather three stringed lute); also (as an indefinitely great quantity) a three fold measure (perhaps a treble ephah); also (as an officer) a general of the third rank ({upward} that {is} the highest)

BDB Definition

1. third part

a. name of a measure

2. a musical instrument

a. maybe three-stringed, triangular shape, or three-barred

b. perhaps a sistrum or triangle

3. shield carrier, adjutant, officer, captain

Origin
(The second form used in
Bible Usage
{captain} instrument of {musick} (great) {lord} (great) {measure} {prince} three [from the margin].