The meaning of “שַׂלְמָא”

Understanding Salmâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

שַׂלְמָא

Phoneticsal-maw'

TransliterationSalmâʼ

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably for שַׂלְמָה; clothing Salma. - § Salma = "garment" - Salma, the name of two Israelites 1) father of Boaz, father-in-law of Ruth, and grandfather of David 1a) also 'Salmon', 'Salmah'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references

Reference	Text
1 Chronicles 2:11	“And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,”
1 Chronicles 2:51	“Salma the father of Beth–lehem, Hareph the father of Beth–gader.”
1 Chronicles 2:54	“The sons of Salma; Beth–lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.”

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1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

1 Chronicles3

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How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שַׂלְמָא' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 2:11?

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