Strong's Lexicon melach: Salt Original Word: מְלַח Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to pulverize or disappear Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G217 (ἅλας, halas): The Greek equivalent for salt, used in the New Testament with similar symbolic meanings. Usage: The Hebrew word "melach" primarily refers to salt, a mineral substance used for seasoning, preservation, and purification. In the Bible, salt is often symbolic of covenant, purity, and judgment. It is used both literally and metaphorically to convey these themes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, salt was a valuable commodity due to its preservative and flavoring properties. It was essential for food preservation, especially in a time without refrigeration. Salt also held religious significance, being used in offerings and covenants. The "covenant of salt" mentioned in the Bible signifies an enduring and unbreakable agreement, as salt was a symbol of permanence and loyalty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) denominative verb from melach Definition to eat salt NASB Translation service (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance have maintenance (Aramaic) corresponding to malach; to eat salt, i.e. (generally) subsist -- + have maintenance. see HEBREW malach Forms and Transliterations מְלַ֔חְנָא מלחנא mə·laḥ·nā meLachna məlaḥnāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:14 HEB: מְלַ֤ח הֵֽיכְלָא֙ מְלַ֔חְנָא וְעַרְוַ֣ת מַלְכָּ֔א NAS: because we are in the service of the palace, KJV: we have maintenance from [the king's] palace, INT: maintenance of the palace the service dishonor the king's 1 Occurrence |
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