Definitions

1. noun

In the Bible, the name of a son of Judah and Tamar; in modern Hebrew, a term used to refer to a rabbi or teacher, especially one who has been ordained.

“The rabbi was known as Shelah among his community, as he had earned the title through years of studying the Torah.”

2. proper noun

The name of a person or place, specifically a son of Judah in the Bible.

“According to the biblical account, Shelah was a son of Judah and Tamar, and his story is an important part of the biblical narrative.”