מְלַח

me.lachto eat saltHow to read Hebrew
aramaicOld TestamentVerb1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

(Aramaic) corresponding to H4414; to eat salt, i.e. (generally) subsist
Traditional renderings: have maintenance.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Ezra 4:14מְלַ֔חְנָא · we are in the service
    Now because we are in the service of the palace and it is not fitting for us to allow the king to be dishonored, we have sent to inform the king