Strong's Lexicon Samlah: Samlah Original Word: סַמְלָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to clothe or wrap. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Samlah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context. Usage: Samlah is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to refer to a king of Edom, indicating a person of authority and leadership. The name itself does not carry a specific meaning in the text, but it is associated with the historical lineage of Edomite kings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Bible, Edom was a nation descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob. The Edomites were often in conflict with the Israelites. The mention of Samlah as a king of Edom situates him within the broader narrative of the ancient Near Eastern political landscape, where kingship was a significant institution. The Edomite kings, including Samlah, are listed in Genesis as part of the genealogical and historical records that trace the lineage and leadership of neighboring nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as simlah Definition a king of Edom NASB Translation Samlah (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׂמְלָה proper name, masculine king of Edom Genesis 36:36,37 (P; Σαμ(α)λα) = 1 Chronicles 1:47,48 (Σαμαα, Σαβαα). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Samlah Probably for the same as simlah; Samlah, an Edomite -- Samlah. see HEBREW simlah Forms and Transliterations שַׂמְלָ֑ה שַׂמְלָ֖ה שמלה śam·lāh samLah śamlāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:36 HEB: וַיִּמְלֹ֣ךְ תַּחְתָּ֔יו שַׂמְלָ֖ה מִמַּשְׂרֵקָֽה׃ NAS: died, and Samlah of Masrekah KJV: died, and Samlah of Masrekah INT: became his place and Samlah of Masrekah Genesis 36:37 1 Chronicles 1:47 1 Chronicles 1:48 4 Occurrences |
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