שַׁלְמֹנִ֑ים
𐤔𐤋𐤌𐤍𐤉𐤌
shalmôn
rewards
A bribe, gift given with intent to influence a decision, most commonly in judicial or official contexts; or a compensatory gift given to secure favorable treatment. The term generally conveys illicit or unethical exchange designed to subvert justice. In rare contexts, may refer more broadly to any gift or recompense given in expectation of reciprocal favor.
Isaiah 1:23 · Word #9
Lexicon H8021
| Lemma | שַׁלְמֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤋𐤌𐤍 |
| Transliteration | shalmôn |
| Strong's | H8021 |
| Definition | A bribe, gift given with intent to influence a decision, most commonly in judicial or official contexts; or a compensatory gift given to secure favorable treatment. The term generally conveys illicit or unethical exchange designed to subvert justice. In rare contexts, may refer more broadly to any gift or recompense given in expectation of reciprocal favor. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | rewards |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8021-01
bribe-payments
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to pay" or "to make whole," and denotes payments given to secure favorable treatment. The plural masculine absolute form is reflected in the English plural "bribe-payments." |
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