שַׂלְמוֹן
𐤔𐤋𐤌𐤅𐤍
Salemon
H8012 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Salmôn is a proper noun designating an individual Israelite man, specifically named in ancestral genealogies. The term does not denote a class, title, or common noun, but rather serves as a personal name. The precise semantic meaning is unclear, though it may relate to the root conveying the idea of a garment or investiture, possibly linking to dignity, covering, or status by association. In biblical texts, Salmôn appears as an ancestor in the genealogies of prominent Israelite figures.
Semantic Range
personal name, possibly 'invested one,' (by association) clothed, covered; used exclusively as a proper name in genealogical contexts
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root שׂלם or more likely formed in parallel with שַׂלְמָה (salmah, 'garment'). Connection may indicate 'garment-wearer,' 'clothed one,' or metaphorically, 'one invested with dignity.' However, as a proper name the etymology is uncertain and may reflect an archaic or non-literal formation rather than a direct root meaning.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Salmôn is mentioned in genealogical lists such as Ruth 4:20-21 and 1 Chronicles 2:11 as the father of Boaz, linking him to the Davidic lineage. The name likely reflects a period practice of naming based on desirable attributes or possible situational/ancestral references, though the exact significance is lost. The connection to 'garment' reflects a lexical and possibly metaphorical association, but the historical context provides no evidence Salmôn was intended to denote a function or rank. Later translation tradition sometimes obscures the distinction between ethnic and geographic identities, but Salmôn, as used in biblical texts, refers specifically to an Israelite male of the tribe of Judah. English translations usually preserve the name transliterated as Salmon; the rendering 'Jew' or similar terms does not occur with this figure.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from שַׂלְמָה; investiture; Salmon, an Israelite; Salmon. Compare שַׂלְמָה.
Bantu Hebrew
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שׂלמ (ś-l-m) — completion, wholeness, peace; garment, covering
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8012-01 |
וְ/שַׂלְמוֹן֙ | vesalemon | HC/Np |
and Salmon | and Salmôn | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8012-01 |
Ruth 4:21 | וְ/שַׂלְמוֹן֙ | vesalemon | HC/Np |
and Salmon | and Salmôn |