Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἅλας”
Understanding hálas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
salt. - salt - figuratively, prudence
G217
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἅλας
Phonetichal'-as
Transliterationhálas
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
salt. - salt - figuratively, prudence
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:13 | “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.” Word: ἅλας (hálas) | |
| Mark 9:50 | “Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. ” Word: ἅλας (hálas) | |
| Luke 14:34 | “Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?” Word: ἅλας (hálas) | |
| Colossians 4:6 | “Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Word: ἅλας (hálas) |