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ἅλας

Word data

• Strongs: G02170

• Alternate spellings:

(T, ἅλα), -ατος, τό, late form of cl. ἅλς, -ος, ὁ (MM, VGT, s.v.),

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 7

• UGNT instance count is different: 8

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX chiefly for מְלַח ;

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

salt;

Explanation:

wit;

Citations:

salt, lit, and fig.: [Mt 5:13](Mat 5:13), [Mk 9:50](Mrk 9:50) [Lk 14:34](Luk 14:34); like cl. ἅλες, wit, of wisdom and grace in speech: [Col 4:6](Col 4:6).†