### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **shalleketh**, represented by `{{H7995}}`, refers to **a felling (of trees)** or **when cast**. It appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the Bible, making its sole usage highly significant. The term is derived from a root meaning "to fell" and is used to describe trees shedding their leaves in a symbolic act of judgment that nevertheless preserves a core of life.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single appearance of `{{H7995}}` occurs in [[Isaiah 6:13]]. In this passage, a prophecy is given that even after judgment, a remnant—a **tenth** `{{H6224}}`—will remain and **return** `{{H7725}}`. This remnant is likened to a **teil tree** `{{H424}}` and an **oak** `{{H437}}`. Even when these trees **cast** `{{H7995}}` their leaves, their **substance** `{{H4678}}` remains in them. The verse concludes by identifying this substance as the holy seed.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words found in [[Isaiah 6:13]] help to clarify the meaning of `{{H7995}}`:
* `{{H424}}` **ʼêlâh** (teil-tree): A type of strong tree, often an oak, used to symbolize endurance. While it is sometimes associated with idolatry [[Ezekiel 6:13]], here it represents the persistent life within the remnant of Israel.
* `{{H4678}}` **matstsebeth** (substance): This is what remains in the tree after the felling or casting. The word can also describe a monumental stone or **pillar** [[Genesis 35:14]], linking the idea of a remnant to a lasting, foundational memorial.
* `{{H2233}}` **zeraʻ** (seed): The "substance" left in the tree is explicitly called the "holy **seed**" [[Isaiah 6:13]]. This term is foundational to God's covenant promises concerning posterity [[Genesis 3:15]] and a future spiritual offspring [[Isaiah 53:10]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H7995}}` is centered on the biblical doctrine of the remnant.
* **Judgment and Preservation:** The "casting" of leaves is a metaphor for a divine judgment that strips the nation bare. However, it is not an act of final destruction, as a **tenth** `{{H6224}}` is preserved [[Isaiah 6:13]].
* **The Holy Remnant:** The life that remains in the stump, its **substance** `{{H4678}}`, is identified as the "holy **seed**" `{{H2233}}`. This directly connects the process of judgment to the purification and preservation of God's covenant people.
* **Promise of Restoration:** The image of a tree losing its leaves points not to death, but to a state of dormancy that precedes new life. The substance hidden in the stump guarantees that the people will **return** `{{H7725}}` and be restored.
### Summary
In summary, **shalleketh** `{{H7995}}`, while used only once, provides a powerful and concise metaphor. It describes a "felling" or "casting" that is not a final end but a necessary act of judgment for the sake of purification and preservation. Through its context in [[Isaiah 6:13]], the word masterfully illustrates the doctrine of the remnant, showing how God maintains a holy seed as the living substance for future restoration, even in the harshest of times.