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The meaning of ἁλυκός

Understanding halykós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

salt. - briny

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ἁλυκός

Phonetichal-oo-kos'
Transliterationhalykós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

salt. - briny

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
James 3:12

Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

Word: ἁλυκός (halykós)

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