252. halukos
Berean Strong's Lexicon
halukos: Salty, seasoned with salt

Original Word: ἁλυκός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: halukos
Pronunciation: hah-loo-KOS
Phonetic Spelling: (hal-oo-kos')
Definition: Salty, seasoned with salt
Meaning: salty, saltine, bitter.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἅλς (hals), meaning "salt."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of salt is מֶלַח (melach), Strong's Hebrew 4417, which appears in contexts such as Leviticus 2:13, "You are to season each of your grain offerings with salt."

Usage: The term "halukos" is used to describe something that is salty or seasoned with salt. In a biblical context, it often metaphorically refers to speech or behavior that is wise, preserving, and purifying, much like the qualities of salt in the ancient world.

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 symbolized purity, wisdom, and covenantal relationships. Salt was also used in various religious rituals and offerings, signifying its importance in both daily life and spiritual practices.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from hals
Definition
salt (adjective)
NASB Translation
salt (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 252: ἁλυκός

ἁλυκός, , , salt (equivalent to ἁλμυρός): James 3:12. ((Hippoicr., Aristophanes) Plato, Tim., p. 65 e.; Aristotle, Theophrastus, others.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
salty.

From hals; briny -- salt.

see GREEK hals

Forms and Transliterations
αλυκή αλυκήν αλυκής αλυκον αλυκόν ἁλυκὸν και alukon halykon halykòn
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Englishman's Concordance
James 3:12 Adj-ANS
GRK: σῦκα οὔτε ἁλυκὸν γλυκὺ ποιῆσαι
NAS: figs? Nor [can] salt water produce
KJV: fountain both yield salt water and
INT: figs nor salt fresh to produce

Strong's Greek 252
1 Occurrence


ἁλυκὸν — 1 Occ.

















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