ἅλας

greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter8 occurrences4 books4 verses

Definition

ἅλας (T, ἅλα), -ατος, τό, late form of cl. ἅλς, -ος, ὁ (MM, VGT, see word),

[in LXX chiefly for מְלַח ;]

salt, lit, and figuratively: Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34; like cl. ἅλες, wit, of wisdom and grace in speech: Colossians 4:6.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἅλας:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

8 total
  1. Matthew 5:13ἅλας · salt; ἅλας · salt
    You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
  2. Mark 9:50ἅλας · Salt [is]; ἅλας · salt; ἅλα · salt
    Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
  3. Luke 14:34ἅλας · Salt; ἅλας · salt
    Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?
  4. Colossians 4:6ἅλατι · with salt
    Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.