Σαλμώνη
Salmṓnē
G4534 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Salmōnē is a proper noun referring specifically to a prominent cape at the eastern end of the island of Crete, known in antiquity as a geographical landmark. In the New Testament, the term designates this specific headland; it does not function as a common noun and refers only to this single place. Contextually, it identifies a feature important for maritime navigation in the ancient Mediterranean. There are no expanded metaphorical or extended senses attested.
Semantic Range
Salmōnē (the eastern cape of Crete), headland, geographic marker
Root / Etymology
Origin uncertain. The formation resembles other Greek place names ending in -ώνη. The similarity to Σαλαμίς (Salamis, another place name) is noted but likely coincidental; no clear linguistic derivation has been established.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Σαλμώνη appears solely as a toponym in Acts 27:7 for the promontory at the eastern tip of Crete. In Hellenistic and Roman navigation, such capes were crucial reference points. Greek and Roman geographers (e.g., Strabo, Ptolemy) also reference Salmōnē, indicating its significance in ancient seafaring routes. The term does not bear additional connotations beyond its identification of that specific place, nor does it play a symbolic role in the Septuagint or New Testament. English Bible translations uniformly transliterate the name without attempt at interpretation. The name’s phonological structure is comparable to other Greek toponyms but has no further attested secular or religious use in wider Greek literature.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
perhaps of similar origin to Σαλαμίς; Salmone, a place in Crete:--Salmone.
Root Family
Σαλμωνη- (Salmṓnē) — name of a geographic location, promontory, landmark
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4534-01 |
Σαλμώνην | salmonen | N ACC F SG |
Salmone | Salmōnē | Salmōnē | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4534-01 |
Acts 27:7 | Σαλμώνην | salmonen | N ACC F SG |
Salmone | Salmōnē | Salmōnē |