Berean Strong's Lexicon salsillah: Wreath, garland Original Word: סַלְסִלָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root סָלַל (salal), meaning "to lift up" or "to exalt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 4735: στέφανος (stephanos) – A crown or wreath, often used metaphorically in the New Testament to represent victory, honor, or eternal life. Usage: The term "salsillah" refers to a wreath or garland, often used in a metaphorical sense to denote honor, beauty, or wisdom. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it symbolizes the adornment or crowning of wisdom, suggesting that wisdom is to be cherished and valued as a precious ornament. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, wreaths and garlands were commonly used as symbols of victory, honor, and celebration. They were often worn during festivals, religious ceremonies, and as marks of distinction. In the biblical context, the imagery of a garland is used to convey the beauty and value of wisdom, encouraging the pursuit of wisdom as a noble and rewarding endeavor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as sal Definition probably a branch NASB Translation branches (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סַלְסִלָּה] noun [feminine] basket according to ᵐ5 ᵑ9 AV RV; but probably shoot, branch Ew Hi Gf Gie and others; only plural absolute כְּבוֺצֵר (read probably יָד) הָשֵׁד יָָֽדְךָ עַלסַֿלְסִלּוֺת Jeremiah 6:9. סלע (√ of following; compare Arabic cleave, split, cleft, fissure, Lane1406, hence סֶלַע split, jagged cliff, crag, often isolated (split off) rock (compare WetzstDe Isaiah 3, 696-707; and especially ZAW iii((1883), 273); then of smaller fragments, Late Hebrew סֶלַע rock, stone, also scale (of serpent), weight (in trade); Aramaic סִלְעָא specifically weight for coin; Nabataean סלי, a coin Lzb329 Cook85). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance basket From calah; a twig (as pendulous) -- basket. see HEBREW calah Forms and Transliterations סַלְסִלּֽוֹת׃ סלסלות׃ sal·sil·lō·wṯ salsilLot salsillōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 6:9 HEB: כְּבוֹצֵ֖ר עַל־ סַלְסִלּֽוֹת׃ NAS: Over the branches. KJV: as a grapegatherer into the baskets. INT: gatherer Over the branches 1 Occurrence |