Lexicon Saleim: Salem Original Word: Σαλείμ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Salim. Probably from the same as saleuo; Salim, a place in Palestine -- Salim. see GREEK saleuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from the same as Salém Definition Salim, a place in Pal. NASB Translation Salim (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4530: ΣαλείμΣαλείμ, τό, Salim, a town which according to Eusebius and Jerome (Onomast. (edited by Larsow and Parthey), pp. 28, 11; 29, 14) was eight miles south of Scythopolis: John 3:23; cf. Pressel in Herzog 13:326; (cf. Αἰνών). See Σαλήμ. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to the Hebrew word שָׁלֵם (Shalem).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • שָׁלֵם (Shalem) • Strong's Hebrew 8004: A place name meaning "peace" or "complete," often associated with the ancient city of Salem, which is traditionally linked to Jerusalem. Usage: The term Σαλείμ appears in the New Testament in the context of a geographical location associated with John the Baptist's ministry. Context: Σαλείμ (Salim) is mentioned in the New Testament in John 3:23: "Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized." This location is noted for its abundant water supply, which was suitable for the practice of baptism. The exact historical and geographical identification of Salim is debated among scholars, but it is generally considered to be in the region of Samaria, near the Jordan River. The name itself, derived from the Hebrew root שָׁלֵם, suggests a place of peace or completeness, which may reflect the tranquil setting suitable for John's ministry. The mention of Salim in the context of baptism highlights the importance of water in the ritual purification practices of the time. Forms and Transliterations Σαλειμ Σαλείμ Saleim SaleímLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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