Σαλήμ Salḗm
Meaning
Salem (i.e. Shalem), a place in Palestine
In the King James Version: Salem
Derivation: of Hebrew origin (H08004);
Where it is used
- Hebrews 7:1 This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,
- Hebrews 7:2 and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”