Strong's Lexicon melach: Salt Original Word: מֶלַח Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to pulverize" or "to season." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G217 (ἅλας, halas): The Greek equivalent for salt, used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of preservation and covenant (e.g., Matthew 5:13). 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 flavor-enhancing properties. It was essential for food preservation, especially in a time without refrigeration. Salt also held religious significance; it was used in sacrificial offerings as a symbol of the covenant between God and His people. The "salt of the covenant" (Leviticus 2:13) underscored the enduring and purifying nature of God's promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition salt NASB Translation salt (27). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מֶ֫לַח noun masculine salt (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic  ; Aramaic  , מִלְחָא); — ׳מ absolute Genesis 19:26 +; construct Leviticus 2:13; — salt for seasoning food Job 6:6; offering Leviticus 2:13 (3 t. in verse) compare Ezekiel 43:24; בְּרִית מֶ֫לַח Numbers 18:19; 2Chronicles 13:5 (compare Leviticus 2:13 see Di); used in purifying waters 2 Kings 2:20,21; strewn on site of devoted city Judges 9:45 compare Zephaniah 2:9 (׳מִכְרֵהמֿ) Deuteronomy 29:22 ("" גָּפְרִית); produced in marshes reserved for purpose Ezekiel 47:11; pillar of salt ׳נְצִיב מ Genesis 19:26; usually in combination הַמֶּלַח יָם (ֿׅ Genesis 14:3 (עֶ֫מֶק הַשִּׂדִּים), Numbers 34:3,12; Deuteronomy 3:17 ("" יָם הָעֲתָבָה), Joshua 3:16; Joshua 12:3; Joshua 15:2,5; Joshua 18:19; also ׳גֵיאמֿ 2 Samuel 8:13; 2 Kings 14:7 Qr, Psalm 60:2 (title), ׳גֵּיא הַמּ 1 Chronicles 18:12; 2Chronicles 25:11; 2 Kings 14:7 Kt. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance saltpit From malach; properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved -- salt((-pit)). see HEBREW malach Forms and Transliterations בַּמֶּ֣לַח במלח הַמֶּ֑לַח הַמֶּ֔לַח הַמֶּ֖לַח הַמֶּ֙לַח֙ הַמֶּֽלַח׃ המלח המלח׃ וָמֶלַח֮ ומלח לְמֶ֥לַח למלח מֶ֑לַח מֶ֔לַח מֶ֙לַח֙ מֶ֚לַח מֶ֥לַח מֶ֨לַח מֶֽלַח׃ מלח מלח׃ bam·me·laḥ bamMelach bammelaḥ ham·me·laḥ hamMelach hammelaḥ lə·me·laḥ leMelach ləmelaḥ me·laḥ Melach melaḥ vameLach wā·me·laḥ wāmelaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 14:3 HEB: ה֖וּא יָ֥ם הַמֶּֽלַח׃ NAS: of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). KJV: of Siddim, which is the salt sea. INT: which sea is the Salt Genesis 19:26 Leviticus 2:13 Leviticus 2:13 Leviticus 2:13 Numbers 18:19 Numbers 34:3 Numbers 34:12 Deuteronomy 3:17 Deuteronomy 29:23 Joshua 3:16 Joshua 12:3 Joshua 15:2 Joshua 15:5 Joshua 18:19 Judges 9:45 2 Samuel 8:13 2 Kings 2:20 2 Kings 2:21 2 Kings 14:7 1 Chronicles 18:12 2 Chronicles 13:5 2 Chronicles 25:11 Job 6:6 Psalm 60:1 28 Occurrences |
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