Strong’s H8008

שַׂלְמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

salmah

Pronunciation

sal-MAH

Definition

Garment, cloak, robe

Meaning

a dress

Usage

The Hebrew word "salmah" refers to a garment or outer cloak. It is often used in the context of clothing that provides warmth and protection. In biblical times, a salmah was an essential item of clothing, serving both practical and symbolic purposes. It could be used as a covering during the day and as a blanket at night.

Bible references

Exodus 22:9;Exodus 22:26;Deuteronomy 24:13;Deuteronomy 29:5;Joshua 9:5;Joshua 9:13;Joshua 22:8;1 Kings 10:25;1 Kings 11:29;1 Kings 11:30;2 Chronicles 9:24;Nehemiah 9:21;Job 9:31;Psalm 104:2;Songs 4:11;Micah 2:8