Strong's Lexicon Salkah: Salecah Original Word: סַלְכָה Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain root, possibly related to a term meaning "to walk" or "to go." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Salkah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to a Hebrew geographical location. Usage: Salkah is a geographical location mentioned in the Bible, specifically as a city on the eastern boundary of Bashan. It is often associated with the territory of Og, king of Bashan, and is noted for its strategic importance. Cultural and Historical Background: Salkah was a city located in the region of Bashan, which was known for its fertile lands and strong fortifications. Bashan was a significant area during the biblical period, often associated with the Rephaim, a group of ancient giants. The city of Salkah served as a boundary marker and was part of the land allotted to the half-tribe of Manasseh after the Israelites conquered the region under Moses' leadership. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a city on the E. border of Bashan NASB Translation Salecah (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs סַלְכָה proper name, of a location city on east border of Bashan, Deuteronomy 3:10; Joshua 12:5; Joshua 13:11 (all D), 1 Chronicles 5:11; = Nabataean עלתד (Lzb358 Cook101), modern ‚al—ad, ‚ar—ad, on southern spur of Jebel Hauran, approximately 63 miles due east of Jordan; compare BuhlGeogr. 252 DrDeuteronomy 3:10; ᵐ5 Σελχα, Ελχα, etc. (Σ lost often after ἔως). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Salcah, Salchah From an unused root. Meaning to walk; walking; Salcah, a place East of the Jordan -- Salcah, Salchah. Forms and Transliterations וּבְסַלְכָה֙ ובסלכה סַלְכָ֖ה סַלְכָֽה׃ סלכה סלכה׃ sal·ḵāh salChah salḵāh ū·ḇə·sal·ḵāh ūḇəsalḵāh uvesalChahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 3:10 HEB: הַבָּשָׁ֔ן עַד־ סַלְכָ֖ה וְאֶדְרֶ֑עִי עָרֵ֛י NAS: as far as Salecah and Edrei, KJV: and all Bashan, unto Salchah and Edrei, INT: Bashan far Salecah and Edrei cities Joshua 12:5 Joshua 13:11 1 Chronicles 5:11 4 Occurrences |
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