Refiner Word Study salmon (G4533)
G4533  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
Σαλμών
salmon
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"Salmon, pr. name, indecl., Mt. 1:4f.*"

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Definition and meaning

What does salmon mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G4533
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

Salmon, pr. name, indecl., Mt. 1:4f.*

In the original Greek the word is written: Σαλμών

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with salmon

These are the most notable occurrences of salmon (G4533) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 1:4

And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Matthew 1:5

And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Luke 3:32

Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about salmon

What does salmon mean in Greek?

Strong's G4533 (salmon) is a Greek word that means: Salmon, pr. name, indecl., Mt. 1:4f.* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does salmon appear in the Bible?

The word salmon (G4533) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4533?

Strong's G4533 is salmon, a Greek word defined as: Salmon, pr. name, indecl., Mt. 1:4f.*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is salmon in the Old Testament or New Testament?

salmon is a Greek word found in the New Testament.