Strong's Lexicon hals: Salt Original Word: ἅλς Word Origin: Derived from the primary Greek root for "salt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 4417 (מֶלַח, melach): Refers to salt, used in similar contexts in the Old Testament, such as in Leviticus 2:13, where salt is required in offerings. Usage: In the New Testament, "hals" primarily refers to salt, a substance used for seasoning and preserving food. It is often used metaphorically to describe the qualities of believers, such as purity, preservation, and influence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, salt was a valuable commodity, essential for preserving food and enhancing flavor. It was also used in various religious and covenantal contexts, symbolizing purity, loyalty, and the enduring nature of agreements. In the Greco-Roman world, salt was a symbol of friendship and hospitality, often used in rituals and offerings. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 251 háls – the sea; a salt-water body. See 217 (halas). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for halas, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 251: ἅλςἅλς, ἁλός, ὁ, see ἅλας. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance salt. A primary word; "salt" -- salt. Forms and Transliterations άλας αλι αλί άλι ἀλὶ αλός άλσει άλσεσι άλσεων άλση άλσος άλσους αλσώδει αλσώδεις αλσώδη αλσώδους αλσών αλών ali alìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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