שַׂמְלָה
𐤔𐤌𐤋𐤄
Samelah
H8072 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Samlah — a personal name occurring in the genealogical lists, notably as the name of one of the Edomite kings who reigned before any monarchy arose among the Israelites (Genesis 36:36; 1 Chronicles 1:47). As a proper noun, the word designates a specific historical individual and does not convey a descriptive or adjectival meaning in context.
Semantic Range
name of an Edomite king, personal name
Root / Etymology
Derived from the probable root שׂמל, though the connection is uncertain; often associated with שִׂמְלָה (simlah, 'garment, robe'), possibly meaning 'garment' or 'clothed,' but actual etymology unclear.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Samlah appears in the genealogical and king lists of Edom, emphasizing Edomite political organization prior to the emergence of the Israelite monarchy. While the name looks similar to the common noun שִׂמְלָה ('garment, cloak'), there is no direct evidence in the context that the proper name Samlah is used with its ordinary lexical sense. Unlike שִׂמְלָה, which refers to an article of clothing in various biblical texts, Samlah as a personal name is unrelated to clothing in these genealogical records. English translations preserve the name in transliterated form since it functions exclusively as a proper noun. Later tradition identifies Samlah as an Edomite, but the biblical text itself only gives a genealogical list without explicit personal details beyond his succession as king.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably for the same as שִׂמְלָה; Samlah, an Edomite; Samlah.
Bantu Hebrew
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שמל (š-m-l) — to wrap, to clothe
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8072-01 |
שַׂמְלָ֖ה | samelah | HNp |
Samlah | Samlah | 4 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8072-01 |
Genesis 36:36 | שַׂמְלָ֖ה | samelah | HNp |
Samlah | Samlah |
H8072-01 |
Genesis 36:37 | שַׂמְלָ֑ה | samelah | HNp |
Samlah | Samlah |
H8072-01 |
1 Chronicles 1:47 | שַׂמְלָ֖ה | samelah | HNp |
Samlah | Samlah |
H8072-01 |
1 Chronicles 1:48 | שַׂמְלָ֑ה | samelah | HNp |
Samlah | Samlah |