The meaning of “שָׁלֵם”
Understanding Shâlêm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as שָׁלֵם; peaceful Salem. - § Salem = "peace" - Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem 1) the place of which Melch...
שָׁלֵם
the same as שָׁלֵם; peaceful Salem. - § Salem = "peace" - Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem 1) the place of which Melchizedek was king 1a) most Jewish commentators affirm that it is the same as Jerusalem
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:18 | “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.” Word: שָׁלֵם (Shâlêm) | |
| Genesis 33:18 | “And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padan–aram; and pitched his tent before the city.” Word: שָׁלֵם (Shâlêm) | |
| Psalms 76:2 | “In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.” Word: שָׁלֵם (Shâlêm) |
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