Refiner Word Study salem (G4532)
G4532  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
Σαλήμ
salem
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"(Hebrew, meaning peace), Salem, pr. name, indecl., Heb. 7:1f.*"

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Definition and meaning

What does salem mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G4532
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

(Hebrew, meaning peace), Salem, pr. name, indecl., Heb. 7:1f.*

In the original Greek the word is written: Σαλήμ

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with salem

These are the most notable occurrences of salem (G4532) across the King James Bible.

Hebrews 7:1

For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

Hebrews 7:2

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about salem

What does salem mean in Greek?

Strong's G4532 (salem) is a Greek word that means: (Hebrew, meaning peace), Salem, pr. name, indecl., Heb. 7:1f.* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does salem appear in the Bible?

The word salem (G4532) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4532?

Strong's G4532 is salem, a Greek word defined as: (Hebrew, meaning peace), Salem, pr. name, indecl., Heb. 7:1f.*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is salem in the Old Testament or New Testament?

salem is a Greek word found in the New Testament.