Σαλαθιήλ (Salathiēl)
Salathiēl
Shealtiel
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Salathiēl appears in only two verses, Matthew 1:12 and Luke 3:27, where it identifies a specific ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus. The Greek form preserves the Hebrew meaning "I have asked of God," reflecting a personal petition or reliance on divine provision.
As the son of Jeconiah (also called Coniah), Salathiēl occupies a crucial link between the royal line of Judah and the post-exilic restoration. His inclusion in both Matthew’s and Luke’s records underscores the continuity of God’s covenant promises, even through generations marked by exile and displacement.
Though little is known about his life beyond his name and lineage, Salathiēl’s presence in these lists highlights how Scripture values faithful remembrance. Each name in the genealogy represents a real person whose story contributed to the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan, culminating in Christ.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Salathiēl means "I have asked of God." It appears in the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, linking the royal line of Judah to the post-exilic restoration. This single phrase captures a posture of humble dependence, reminding us that our lineage and legacy are often shaped by prayers offered in times of uncertainty.
Though history records little about his personal life, his inclusion in these lists shows that God values faithful remembrance. Each name represents a real person whose story contributed to the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan. Even through exile and displacement, the continuity of covenant promises remained intact, culminating in Christ.
When you feel your prayers are small or unseen, remember that Salathiēl’s name endures because it reflects a heart turned toward divine provision. Your own petitions, no matter how quiet, are part of a larger story that God is weaving together for good.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Shealtiel1×
- Shealtiel;1×
- Shealtiel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Σαλαθιὴλ2×
- Σαλαθιήλ·1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 1:12
After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel became the father of Zerubbabel.
This verse places Salathiēl in Matthew’s royal genealogy, showing how the Davidic line continued through Jechoniah despite the judgment of exile.
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Luke 3:27
the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
Here Luke traces Jesus’ ancestry back through Zerubbabel to Salathiēl, highlighting the historical continuity of God’s promise even in a different lineage context.