Σαλήμ
Salḗm
of Salem
Proper name referring to a specific locality; Salem, a place identified in antiquity as a city or settlement. In Hellenistic and New Testament contexts, it functions as a toponym, associated with the narrative of Melchizedek in Genesis, who is 'king of Salem.' Primary reference is to a geographical location rather than a descriptive term. The word does not carry an underlying conceptual meaning beyond its status as a name for a place.
Hebrews 7:2 · Word #17
Lexicon G4532
| Lemma | Σαλήμ |
| Transliteration | Salḗm |
| Strong's | G4532 |
| Definition | Proper name referring to a specific locality; Salem, a place identified in antiquity as a city or settlement. In Hellenistic and New Testament contexts, it functions as a toponym, associated with the narrative of Melchizedek in Genesis, who is 'king of Salem.' Primary reference is to a geographical location rather than a descriptive term. The word does not carry an underlying conceptual meaning beyond its status as a name for a place. |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of Salem |
| Literal | Salem |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | Σαλήμ |
| Strong's | G4532 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4532-01
of Salem
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, genitive (Gr,N,,,,,GFSI); proper toponym in genitive case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a proper geographical name with no descriptive meaning in Greek usage; the genitive singular form is preserved by rendering it "of Salem," reflecting possession or association. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Salem
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Greek. P1 meaning: of Salem |