solomon

Speech parts

1. solomon - Noun

2. Solomon - Proper noun

Meaning

One of the kings of Israel, noted for his superior wisdom and magnificent reign; hence, a very wise man.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sage wise man buddha guru nestor savant sapient authority brain academic expert scholar philosopher elder mentor
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Antonyms

bayard berk dill clod cluck coot
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Phrases with the word

as wise as solomon Wisdom of Solomon judgement of Solomon Ring of Solomon wise as solomon solomon islands skink

Examples

1 Kings 10:13 claims "And King Solomon gave unto the Queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. Source: Internet

2 Chronicles 1 14 And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. Source: Internet

According to Procopius, Justinian stated at the completion of this edifice, "Solomon I have outdone thee" (in reference to the 1st Jewish temple). Source: Internet

According to Jewish tradition, King Solomon wrote three books of the Bible : * Mishlei ( Book of Proverbs ), a collection of fables and wisdom of life * Kohelet ( Ecclesiastes ), a book of contemplation and his self-reflection. Source: Internet

According to The Bible Unearthed, archaeological evidence suggests that the kingdom of Israel at the time of Solomon was little more than a small city state, and so it is implausible that Solomon received tribute as large as 666 talents of gold per year. Source: Internet

Acts 19, c. 1st century Israelite King Solomon was a Biblical figure associated with magic and sorcery in the ancient world. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

soloistic Solom. Is. Soloman Solomon Bellow Solomon Guggenheim solomon gundy