Shalem means “Salem” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.
Strong's H8004 שָׁלֵם (Shalem) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. Shalem (shaw-lame') n/l. 1. peaceful 2. Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include salem. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
Shalem (shaw-lame') n/l. 1. peaceful 2. Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem [the same as H8003] KJV: Salem. Root(s): H8003
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Salem
Usage: Salem = "peace" the place of which Melchizedek was king most Jewish commentators affirm that it is the same as Jerusalem Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
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2 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H8004.
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.
In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H8004, grouped by book.
Shalem (Strong's H8004) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "Salem". Shalem (shaw-lame') n/l. 1. peaceful 2. Shalem, an early name of Jerusalem
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H8004 across 2 books.
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H8004 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as salem. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.