Original Word: Σολομών
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Solomón
Pronunciation: so-lo-MON
Phonetic Spelling: (sol-om-one')
Definition: Solomon
Meaning: Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomoh)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה, Shelomoh)

Usage: Solomon is a proper noun used to refer to the son of King David and Bathsheba, who became the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, Solomon is a central figure in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Proverbs. His reign is often seen as a time of peace and prosperity for Israel.

Cultural and Historical Background: Solomon reigned as king of Israel from approximately 970 to 931 BC. He is renowned for building the First Temple in Jerusalem, a monumental achievement that became the center of Jewish worship. Solomon's wisdom is legendary, with the Bible recounting his ability to make judicious decisions, such as the famous judgment involving two women claiming to be the mother of a child (1 Kings 3:16-28). His era is often considered the golden age of Israel due to the nation's wealth and international influence.

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Shelomoh
Definition
Solomon, a son of David and king of Isr.
NASB Translation
Solomon (11), Solomon's (1).

STRONGS NT 4672: Σαλωμών

Σαλωμών, see Σολομών.

STRONGS NT 4672: ΣολομώνΣολομών (so (Rst bez elz G L in Luke 12:27; R L Tr WH in Acts 7:47 (cf. Tdf. on Matthew 6:29))) and Σολομών (so R G L T Tr WH in Matthew 1:7; Matthew 6:29; Rscriv T Tr WH in Luke 12:27; G in Acts 7:47; (Σαλωμών Tdf. in Acts 7:47)), Σολομῶντος (so Rec. uniformly; (L T WH in Acts 3:11; Acts 5:12; L in Matthew 1:6 also)), and Σολομῶνος (so (G L T Tr WH in Matthew 12:42; Luke 11:31; John 10:23; G T Tr WH in Matthew 1:6; G Tr in Acts 3:11; Acts 5:12); the forms Σολομών, Σολομῶνος, are undoubtedly to be preferred, cf. (Tdf. Proleg., pp. 104, 110; WHs Appendix, p. 158); Winers Grammar, 67 (65); Buttmann, 16 (14f)), ὁ (שְׁלֹמֹה, i. e. 'pacific', Irenaeus, German Friedrich, English Frederick), Solomon, the son of David by Bathsheba the wife of Uriah; he succeeded his father, becoming the third king of Israel ( (according to the commonly accepted chronology; but cf. the article 'Zeitrechnung' in Riehm's HWB (especially p. 1823f))), built the temple at Jerusalem, and was distinguished for his magnificence, splendor, and wisdom: Matthew 1:6; Matthew 6:29; Matthew 12:42; Luke 11:31; Luke 12:27; John 10:23; Acts 3:11; Acts 5:12; Acts 7:47.

Solomon.

Of Hebrew origin (Shlomoh); Solomon (i.e. Shelomoh), the son of David -- Solomon.

see HEBREW Shlomoh

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