ἅλας

halasNoun (Neuter)G0217

salt

From: from G251 (ἅλς);

Short Definition

salt; figuratively, prudence

Full Lexicon Entry

-ατος, τό, late form of cl. ἅλς, -ος, ὁ, salt, lit, and figuratively: like cl. ἅλες, wit, of wisdom and grace in speech.
LXX Usage: chiefly for מְלַח

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Colossians
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Colossians 4:6
  • Luke 14:34
  • Matthew 5:13
  • Mark 9:50

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