Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of שַׂלְמָה

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

Definition

the same as שַׂלְמָה; clothing Salmon. Compare שַׂלְמוֹן. - § Salmon = "garment" - Salmah, an Israelite 1) father of Boa...

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שַׂלְמָה

Phoneticsal-maw'
TransliterationSalmâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as שַׂלְמָה; clothing Salmon. Compare שַׂלְמוֹן. - § Salmon = "garment" - Salmah, an Israelite 1) father of Boaz, father-in-law of Ruth, and grandfather of David 1a) also 'Salmah', 'Salma'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Ruth 4:20

And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon,

Word: שַׂלְמָה (Salmâh)

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