Σαλμών
Salmṓn
G4533 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name: Salmōn. Refers to a male Israelite ancestor listed in genealogies, notably as the father of Boaz and ancestor of King David in biblical tradition; the name functions solely as a personal name in all known Greek contexts.
Semantic Range
a personal name in Israelite genealogies, ancestor of Boaz; proper noun only
Root / Etymology
Greek form of the Hebrew personal name שַׂלְמוֹן (Salmon), found in genealogies in the Hebrew Bible. The Greek rendering Σαλμών reflects standard transliteration of the Hebrew name without semantic change.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Σαλμών is a transliteration of a Hebrew personal name occurring in genealogical lists (Ruth 4:20, Matthew 1:4, 5, Luke 3:32), exclusively as a proper name. In the Septuagint and the New Testament, it designates an Israelite ancestor in the royal line leading to David. The name carries no lexical meaning in Greek outside of its use as a name, and it does not refer to regional, tribal, or religious identity aside from genealogy. English translations usually reproduce the name as 'Salmon,' though in older English it sometimes appears as 'Salmah.' The term is not found outside biblical genealogical contexts and should not be confused with similar-sounding words in Greek. The underlying Hebrew root is uncertain; some later Hebrew traditions connect it to 'peace' (shalom), but this is speculative and not supported by etymological evidence.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (שַׂלְמוֹן); Salmon, an Israelite:--Salmon.
Root Family
Σαλμ- (Salmṓn) — personal name, ancestor in genealogical lists
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4533-01 |
Σαλμών | salmon | N ACC M SG |
Salmon | Salmon | Salmon | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4533-01 |
Matthew 1:4 | Σαλμών | salmon | N ACC M SG |
Salmon | Salmon | Salmon |
G4533-01 |
Matthew 1:5 | Σαλμὼν | salmon | N NOM M SG |
Salmon | Salmon | Salmon |