Σαλά (Sala)
Sala
Sala
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Sala appears in the genealogies of Jesus in Luke 3:32 and 3:35. It identifies an ancestor who stands between Arphaxad and Eber, preserving the line through which the Messiah would eventually come. The word is indeclinable in Greek, reflecting its direct borrowing from Hebrew.
Its meaning comes from the Hebrew root shalach, often translated as "sprout" or "send." This etymology connects the name to themes of growth and divine initiative. In Luke’s account, Sala serves as a crucial link in the chain of generations, emphasizing the historical continuity of Jesus’ ancestry.
Though brief, these references highlight the careful preservation of lineage in early Christian tradition. The name itself, meaning "sprout," subtly underscores the idea of life emerging from history, setting the stage for the birth narratives that follow.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Sala appears in the long genealogies of Luke 3, linking ancestors like Arphaxad and Eber. Though it is just one link in a chain, it shows that God’s plan for Jesus was woven through real people in history. This reminds us that every generation matters in God’s story.
Even when life feels ordinary or disconnected from big events, your place in God’s family is secure. The careful recording of names like Sala highlights God’s faithfulness to preserve His lineage. It invites you to trust that He is working out His purposes through time and history, just as He did for Jesus.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Shelah1×
- of Sala1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Σαλὰ2×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:32
the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,
This verse places Sala within the line from David to Abraham, showing his role in maintaining the royal lineage through which the Messiah would come.
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Luke 3:35
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
Here Sala connects the descendants of Shem to Eber, emphasizing the historical continuity of the ancestral line leading to Jesus.