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H7991

שָׁלִישׁ

shâlîysh
[shaw-leesh']

Definition

a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather threestringed lute); also (as an indefinite, great quantity) a three-fold measure (perhaps a treble ephah); also (as an officer) a general of the third rank (upward, i.e. the highest)

KJV Usage

captain, instrument of musick, (great) lord, (great) measure, prince, three (from the margin).

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