Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Sala" is a variant of "Salah" or "Shelah," which is derived from the Hebrew root meaning "to send" or "to extend." This name is often associated with the idea of mission or extension, reflecting the generational continuity in biblical genealogies.

Biblical References:
Sala is mentioned in the genealogies of the Bible, specifically in the context of the lineage from Noah to Abraham. In the Berean Standard Bible, Sala is referred to in the genealogical records found in the New Testament, which trace the ancestry of Jesus Christ.

Genealogical Significance:
Sala is listed as a descendant of Shem, one of Noah's sons, and is an ancestor of Abraham. This places Sala in the line through which the promises of God to Abraham would eventually be fulfilled. The genealogical record in the Gospel of Luke provides a detailed lineage from Adam to Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises through history.

Scriptural Citations:

· Luke 3:35-36 : "the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Sala, the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech."

In this passage, Sala is positioned as a key link in the genealogy that connects the patriarchs to the Messiah, underscoring the divine orchestration of salvation history.

Theological Implications:
The inclusion of Sala in the genealogy of Jesus highlights the continuity of God's redemptive plan from the earliest times. It underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving a lineage through which the Savior of the world would come. This genealogical record serves as a testament to the unfolding of divine promises and the meticulous care with which God orchestrates history to fulfill His purposes.

Historical Context:
The genealogies in which Sala appears are not merely historical records but are theological affirmations of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. They reflect the ancient Near Eastern practice of preserving family lines and heritage, which was crucial for maintaining identity and continuity among the people of Israel.

Cultural and Religious Significance:
In Jewish tradition, genealogies were vital for establishing tribal affiliations, inheritance rights, and religious duties. For early Christians, these genealogies affirmed Jesus' rightful place as the promised Messiah, rooted in the history and prophecies of the Old Testament.

Conclusion:
While Sala may not be a prominent figure in biblical narratives, his role in the genealogy of Jesus Christ is significant. It serves as a reminder of the intricate and purposeful design of God's plan for humanity, woven through generations and culminating in the life and work of Jesus.A shoot, a descendant of Arphaxed (Luke 3:35, 36); called also Shelah (1 Chronicles 1:18, 24). SALA, SALAH

sa'-la (shelach, "a missile," "petition"; Sala): A son of Arpachshad (the King James Version Genesis 10:24; Genesis 11:13;; 1 Chronicles 1:18, 24). Luke 3:35, 36 follows the Septuagint of Genesis 10:24; Genesis 11:12 = SHELAH (which see).

4527. Sala -- Shelah, an ancestor of Christ, also Salmon, an ...
... 4526, 4527. Sala. 4528 . Shelah, an ancestor of Christ, also Salmon, an
ancestor of Christ. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4527.htm - 6k5537. sala -- to weigh
... 5536, 5537. sala. 5538 . to weigh. Transliteration: sala Phonetic Spelling:
(saw-law') Short Definition: weighed. ... 5536, 5537. sala. 5538 . Strong's Numbers
/hebrew/5537.htm - 5k

Fragment vi. And after the Flood, Sem Begot Arphaxad. ...
... And after the flood, Sem begot Arphaxad. Arphaxad, when 135 years old, begets Sala
in the year 2397. Sala, when 130 years old, begets Heber in the year 2527. ...
/.../africanus/the writings of julius africanus/fragment vi and after the.htm

How Every Nation was Denominated from their First Inhabitants.
... Charax Spasini. Sala was the son of Arphaxad; and his son was Heber, from
whom they originally called the Jews Hebrews. [18] Heber ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 how every nation.htm

The Removal of Joseph's Father with all his Family, to Him, on ...
... Levi had three sons"Gersom, Caath, Merari. Judas had three sons"Sala, Phares,
Zerah; and by Phares two grandchildren, Esrom and Amar. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 the removal of.htm

Society Soon Learned the News of the Countess Hermenstein's ...
... At last they reached the Sala Clementina, a vast unfurnished hall, rich only with
mural decorations and gilding, and here another Guard met them who, without ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxvii society soon learned the.htm

The Book of Jubilees
... paradeisos tes truphes, Paradisus voluptatis, Vulg. Sala (son of Cainan) is
dismissal; modern authorities make it to signify extension. ...
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Papal Tombs.
... Then comes his share in the construction of S. Peter's; in the painting of the
"Last Judgment," and in the finishing of the "Sala Regia," the richest hall in ...
/.../lanciani/pagan and christian rome/chapter v papal tombs.htm

The Transformation of Rome from a Pagan into a Christian City.
... measures for wine, a sextarium, and a hemina, marked with the monogram of Christ
and the name of the donor.[28] They are now exhibited in the sala dei bronzi ...
/.../lanciani/pagan and christian rome/chapter i the transformation of.htm

Sala (2 Occurrences)
...SALA, SALAH. sa'-la (shelach, "a missile," "petition"; Sala): A son of Arpachshad
(the King James Version Genesis 10:24; Genesis 11:13;; 1 Chronicles 1:18, 24). ...
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Salah (6 Occurrences)
...SALA, SALAH. sa'-la (shelach, "a missile," "petition"; Sala): A son of Arpachshad
(the King James Version Genesis 10:24; Genesis 11:13;; 1 Chronicles 1:18, 24). ...
/s/salah.htm - 8k

Ragau (1 Occurrence)
... Luke 3:35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the
son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, (KJV DBY ...
/r/ragau.htm - 9k

Phalek (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Phalek (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:35 of Seruch,
of Ragau, of Phalek, of Eber, of Sala, (DBY). ...
/p/phalek.htm - 6k

Phalec (1 Occurrence)
... Luke 3:35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the
son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, (KJV). ...
/p/phalec.htm - 7k

Capharsalama
... kaf-ar-sal'-a-ma, kaf-ar-sala'-ma (Chapharsalama): The site of an indecisive skirmish
between Judas Maccabeus and Nicanor, an officer of the king of Syria and ...
/c/capharsalama.htm - 6k

Shelah (18 Occurrences)
... she'-la (shelah; Sala): (1) The youngest son of Judah and the daughter of Shua the
Canaanite (Genesis 38:5, 11, 14, 26; Genesis 46:12 Numbers 26:20 (16); 1 ...
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Saruch (1 Occurrence)
... Luke 3:35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the
son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, (KJV). ...
/s/saruch.htm - 6k

Seruch (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Seruch (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:35 of Seruch,
of Ragau, of Phalek, of Eber, of Sala, (DBY). ...
/s/seruch.htm - 6k

Sakkuth (1 Occurrence)

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