Σαλαθιήλ
Salathiḗl
G4528 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name; Salathiel. The name refers to an individual listed in genealogical records, usually identified as a descendant of the royal line of David during the Babylonian Exile. Lexically, the term does not denote a title, office, or characteristic, but functions strictly as a personal name; by transliteration it preserves the original sound and form of the Hebrew name שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל (Shealtiel).
Semantic Range
personal name used in genealogies, Salathiel/Shealtiel, descendant in Davidic line, no broader lexical range
Root / Etymology
From Hebrew שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל (Shealtiel), composed of שָׁאַל (sha'al, to ask, request) and אֵל (El, God), meaning 'El has asked,' 'I have asked of God,' or possibly 'God has lent.' The Greek form Σαλαθιήλ is a direct transliteration of the Hebrew pronunciation via its Aramaic form.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Σαλαθιήλ appears in the Septuagint and the New Testament (notably Matthew 1:12, Luke 3:27) as part of royal genealogies tracing descent through the Davidic line during and after the Babylonian Exile. In Greek, the name is preserved by transliteration rather than translation, maintaining continuity with its Hebrew antecedent. The Septuagint typically uses forms like Σαλαθιήλ or sometimes Σαλαθιήλ to render שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל in genealogical contexts of Ezra, 1 Chronicles, etc. There are no significant connotative shifts in meaning through the Hellenistic or New Testament periods, as the word always functions as a proper name without descriptive value. Standard English translations such as 'Salathiel' or 'Shealtiel' attempt to represent the Hebrew original; however, the Greek transliteration is closer phonetically to the original Semitic form than many English renderings. The name does not carry a title or refer to ethnicity in Greek usage; the association with Israelite or Judean heritage is determined contextually.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל); Salathiel (i.e. Shealtiel), an Israelite:--Salathiel.
Root Family
Σαλαθιήλ (Salathiēl) — Salathiel (proper name), to ask (Hebrew root), God (El)
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4528-01 |
Σαλαθιήλ | salathiel | N ACC M SG |
Shealtiel | Salathiel | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4528-01 |
Matthew 1:12 | Σαλαθιήλ | salathiel | N ACC M SG |
Salathiel | Salathiel |
G4528-01 |
Matthew 1:12 | Σαλαθιὴλ | salathiel-2 | N NOM M SG |
Shealtiel | Salathiel |
G4528-01 |
Luke 3:27 | Σαλαθιὴλ | salathiel | N GEN M SG |
Shealtiel | Salathiel |