4532. Salém

Strong's Lexicon

Salém: Salem

Original Word: Σαλήμ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Salém
Pronunciation: sah-LAME
Phonetic Spelling: (sal-ame')
Definition: Salem
Meaning: Salem, doubtless identical with Jerusalem.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word שָׁלֵם (Shalem)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8004: שָׁלֵם (Shalem) - Refers to the same location, often identified with Jerusalem.

Usage: In the New Testament, "Salém" refers to a location associated with peace. It is often identified with the ancient city of Jerusalem, particularly in its early references. The name itself is derived from a root meaning "peace," which is fitting given its association with the city that would become central to Jewish worship and later Christian history.

Cultural and Historical Background: Salem is traditionally linked to the city of Jerusalem, which holds significant historical and religious importance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the Old Testament, Salem is mentioned in Genesis 14:18 in connection with Melchizedek, the king of Salem and priest of God Most High. This association with Melchizedek, a figure of peace and righteousness, underscores the city's spiritual significance. Jerusalem, as Salem, became the political and spiritual center of Israel, housing the Temple and serving as the backdrop for many pivotal biblical events.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Shalem
Definition
Salem, the home of Melchizedek
NASB Translation
Salem (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4532: Σαλήμ

Σαλήμ, ἡ (Heb. שָׁלֵם), Salem: Hebrews 7:1f; cf. Genesis 14:18, which some (as Gesenius, Winer, Hitzig, Knobel, Delitzsch) think is the ancient name of the city of Jerusalem, appealing to the words of Psalm 76:3 סֻכּו בְּשָׁלֵם וַיְהִי, and Josephus, Antiquities 1, 10, 2 τήν μέντοι Σολυμα ὕστερον ἐκάλεσαν Ἱεροσόλυμα; cf. b. j. 6, 10. But more correctly (yet cf. B. D. under the word , and under the word under the end) others (as Rosenmüller, Bleek, Tuch, Roediger in Gesenius Thesaurus under the word, p. 1422, Dillmann), relying on the testimony of Jerome ((Ep. ad Evangelum § 7 i. e.) Epistle 73 in Vallarsi's edition of his works, i., p. 446), hold that it is the same as Σαλείμ (which see). For the ancient name of Jerusalem was יְבוּס (Judges 19:10; 1 Chronicles 11:4; (cf. B. D. American edition, under the word )), and the form of the name in Psalm 76:3 (where the Sept. εἰρήνη) is to be regarded as poetic, signifying 'safe.'

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Salem.

Of Hebrew origin (Shalem); Salem (i.e. Shalem), a place in Palestine -- Salem.

see HEBREW Shalem

Forms and Transliterations

Σαλημ Σαλήμ Salem Salēm Salḗm

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 7:1 N
GRK: Μελχισεδέκ βασιλεὺς Σαλήμ ἱερεὺς τοῦ
NAS: king of Salem, priest
KJV: king of Salem, priest
INT: Melchizadek King of Salem priest

Hebrews 7:2 N
GRK: καὶ Βασιλεὺς Σαλήμ ὅ ἐστιν
NAS: also king of Salem, which is king
KJV: also King of Salem, which is, King
INT: also king of Salem which is

Strong's Greek 4532
2 Occurrences

Σαλήμ — 2 Occ.