4532. Salém

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.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Salem.

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

see HEBREW Shalem

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.'

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to Strong's Hebrew 8004 (שָׁלֵם, Shalem).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 8004: שָׁלֵם (Shalem) • Salem, a place of peace, often identified with Jerusalem.

Usage: The term "Salem" is used in the New Testament to refer to a location associated with peace. It is notably mentioned in the context of Melchizedek, a priest-king.

Context: The Greek term Σαλήμ (Salem) appears in the New Testament in the context of Hebrews 7:1-2, where it is associated with Melchizedek, the king of Salem and priest of the Most High God. This reference draws from the Old Testament account in Genesis 14:18, where Melchizedek is introduced as the king of Salem who brings out bread and wine and blesses Abram. The name "Salem" is traditionally understood to mean "peace," and it is often identified with Jerusalem, a city that holds significant historical and theological importance in the biblical narrative.

In Hebrews 7:2, the author of Hebrews emphasizes the dual role of Melchizedek as both king and priest, highlighting the typological connection to Jesus Christ, who is considered a priest in the order of Melchizedek. The mention of Salem in this context underscores the theme of peace and righteousness, as Melchizedek is described as "king of righteousness" and "king of peace."

The identification of Salem with Jerusalem is supported by Psalm 76:2, where Salem is used poetically to refer to the city of God. This connection reinforces the understanding of Salem as a place of divine presence and peace, aligning with the broader biblical theme of Jerusalem as a central location for God's covenantal relationship with His people.

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.