Strong's Lexicon analos: Unsalted, without salt Original Word: ἀναλός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and ἁλός (halos, "salt") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "analos," the concept of salt is found in Hebrew words like מֶלַח (melach, Strong's H4417), which means "salt." Usage: The term "analos" is used to describe something that is without salt. In the context of the Bible, salt is often symbolic of preservation, purity, and covenant. Therefore, "analos" can imply a lack of these qualities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, salt was a valuable commodity used for preserving food, enhancing flavor, and even as a form of currency. It also held religious significance, symbolizing purity and the enduring nature of covenants. In the Greco-Roman world, salt was essential for daily life, and its absence would be notable. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 358 ánalos (from 1 /A "without" and 251 /háls, "salt") – literally, "without salt"; hence, tasteless, bland (used only in Mk 9:50). See 217 (halas). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and hals Definition saltless NASB Translation unsalty (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 358: ἄναλοςἄναλος, ἄναλον (ἅλς salt), saltless, unsalted (ἄρτοι ἀναλοι, Aristotle, probl. 21, 5, 1; ἄρτος ἄναλος, Plutarch, symp. 5: quaest. 10 § 1): ἅλας ἄναλον salt destitute of pungency, Mark 9:50. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without saltiness. From a (as a negative particle) and hals; saltless, i.e. Insipid -- X lose saltness. see GREEK a see GREEK hals Forms and Transliterations αναλον άναλον ἄναλον ο οι τη analon ánalonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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