Σολομών
Solomṓn
G4672 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Personal name: Solomṓn; refers specifically to Solomon, the famed son of David, known for his kingship over all Israel and renowned wisdom. In contexts referencing the Hebrew Scriptures or Jewish tradition, the name denotes the monarch celebrated for building the temple in Jerusalem and for his association with peace and prosperity. In the New Testament and related literature, Σολομών is cited chiefly as a historical or ancestral figure, sometimes as an exemplar of wisdom (e.g., Matthew 6:29).
Semantic Range
Solomon the son of David and Bathsheba; Israelite king; ancestral figure; model of wisdom; temple builder
Root / Etymology
From Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomoh), related to the Hebrew root שׁ-ל-מ (š-l-m), conveying the notion of 'peace' or 'completeness.' The Greek form Σολομών reflects Hellenistic transliteration practices.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Σολομών is a transliteration of the Hebrew Shelomoh and occurs in the Septuagint and New Testament exclusively as a proper name. Solomon was the figure associated with Israelite monarchy's golden age, construction of the first Jerusalem temple, and proverbial wisdom. In the New Testament (e.g., Matthew, Luke, Acts), Σολομών appears in genealogies, sayings, and as a reference point for wisdom or splendor. English translations typically render Σολομών as 'Solomon,' yet this practice masks the multilayered resonance of his character and legacy in Second Temple Jewish and early Christian literature, where his name could evoke royal authority, temple legitimacy, or associations with peace and wisdom. The Greek term does not convey the meaning 'peaceful' directly but preserves the Hebrew name's significance through cultural and literary reference. The name is never used as a common noun or title in Greek sources.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (שְׁלֹמֹה); Solomon (i.e. Shelomoh), the son of David:--Solomon.
Root Family
Σολομών (Solomōn) — personal name, Solomon
Word Forms
4 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4672-03 |
Σολομῶνος | solomonos | N GEN M SG |
of Solomon | of Solomon | Solomon | 5 |
G4672-01 |
Σολομὼν | solomon | N NOM M SG |
Solomon | Solomon | Solomon | 4 |
G4672-04 |
Σολομῶντος | solomontos | N GEN M SG |
Solomon's | of Solomon | Solomon | 2 |
G4672-02 |
Σολομῶνα | solomona | N ACC M SG |
Solomon | Solomon | Solomon | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
12 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4672-02 |
Matthew 1:6 | Σολομῶνα | solomona | N ACC M SG |
Solomon | Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-01 |
Matthew 1:7 | Σολομὼν | solomon | N NOM M SG |
Solomon | Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-01 |
Matthew 6:29 | Σολομὼν | solomon | N NOM M SG |
Solomon | Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-03 |
Matthew 12:42 | Σολομῶνος | solomonos | N GEN M SG |
of Solomon | of Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-03 |
Matthew 12:42 | Σολομῶνος | solomonos-2 | N GEN M SG |
than Solomon | of Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-03 |
Luke 11:31 | Σολομῶνος | solomonos | N GEN M SG |
of Solomon | of Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-03 |
Luke 11:31 | Σολομῶνος | solomonos-2 | N GEN M SG |
than Solomon | of Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-01 |
Luke 12:27 | Σολομὼν | solomon | N NOM M SG |
Solomon | Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-03 |
John 10:23 | Σολομῶνος | solomonos | N GEN M SG |
Solomon | of Solomon | Solomon |
G4672-04 |
Acts 3:11 | Σολομῶντος | solomontos | N GEN M SG |
Solomon's | of Solomon | Solomon |