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Shiloh

SHEYE-loh

Shiloh (name) means a biblical city where the Ark of the Covenant was once kept. Example: “The Ark rested at Shiloh before it was moved to Jerusalem.”

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A biblical city where the Ark of the Covenant was once kept.
"The Ark rested at Shiloh before it was moved to Jerusalem."
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A unisex given name of Hebrew origin.
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Etymology

From Biblical Hebrew שִׁילֹה (shiló).

Origin: Hebrew

Frequently asked questions

What does “Shiloh” mean?

The word “Shiloh” means a biblical city where the Ark of the Covenant was once kept.

How do you pronounce “Shiloh”?

“Shiloh” is pronounced SHEYE-loh (/ˈʃaɪloʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Shiloh” in a sentence?

Here is “Shiloh” used in a sentence: “The Ark rested at Shiloh before it was moved to Jerusalem.”

What part of speech is “Shiloh”?

“Shiloh” is a name.

Where does the word “Shiloh” come from?

The word “Shiloh” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew שִׁילֹה (shiló).

How many meanings does “Shiloh” have?

“Shiloh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a biblical city where the Ark of the Covenant was once kept.

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