8021. shalmon
Lexicon
shalmon: Salmon

Original Word: שַׁלְמֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shalmon
Pronunciation: shal-MONE
Phonetic Spelling: (shal-mone')
Definition: Salmon
Meaning: a bribe

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
reward

From shalam; a bribe -- reward.

see HEBREW shalam

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from shalem
Definition
a reward, bribe
NASB Translation
rewards (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[שַׁלְמֹן] noun [masculine] reward, bribe; — plural שַׁלְמֹנִים Isaiah 1:23 ("" שֹׁחַד).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַם (shalam), which means "to be complete" or "to be at peace."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of bribery is Strong's Greek Number G468, δωροδοκία (dorodokia), which also refers to the act of giving or receiving a bribe. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe similar corrupt practices that compromise justice and righteousness.

Usage: The term שַׁלְמֹן is used in the context of a bribe, typically referring to a gift or payment given to sway the decision of a judge or official, thereby compromising justice.

Context: The Hebrew term שַׁלְמֹן (shalmon) is rooted in the concept of completeness or peace, yet it takes on a negative connotation when used to describe a bribe. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the giving and receiving of bribes were common practices that undermined the integrity of judicial and governmental systems. The Bible consistently condemns the act of bribery, as it perverts justice and favors the wealthy or influential over the poor and marginalized. The term שַׁלְמֹן is a reminder of the moral and ethical standards expected in the administration of justice, emphasizing the need for impartiality and fairness. The Berean Standard Bible reflects this understanding in its translation and interpretation of passages related to bribery, highlighting the biblical call for righteousness and integrity.

Forms and Transliterations
שַׁלְמֹנִ֑ים שלמנים šal·mō·nîm šalmōnîm shalmoNim
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 1:23
HEB: שֹׁ֔חַד וְרֹדֵ֖ף שַׁלְמֹנִ֑ים יָתוֹם֙ לֹ֣א
NAS: And chases after rewards. They do not defend
KJV: and followeth after rewards: they judge
INT: A bribe and chases rewards the orphan Nor

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8021
1 Occurrence


šal·mō·nîm — 1 Occ.















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