Solomon

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Pronunciations

Solomon (SAH-lih-min) listen

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Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "The source of Solomon’s wisdom is contained in a story related in the third chapter of I Kings, which describes God coming to Solomon in a dream and offering to grant him a wish. Rather than ask for riches or power, Solomon asks for wisdom." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • שְׁלֹמֹה

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic, (Philadelphia, 2001).

      Alternative Spellings

      King Solomon, Shlomo

Notes

  • "Regarded as a wise and great king, he was known for his brilliant and just decisions. Solomon was the last king to rule over the united kingdom of Judah and Israel. He was responsible for the building of the First Temple in Jerusalem. Jewish tradition says he was the author of three biblical books: The Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs." (JPS)

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