Definition
from H4414 in its original sense; a rag or old garment
Traditional renderings: rotten rag.
Traditional renderings: rotten rag.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מֶ֫לַח:
- σχοινίονschoinion“rope”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Jeremiah 38:11מְלָחִ֑ים · clothesThen Ebed-melech took the men with him and went to the king’s palace, to a place below the storehouse. From there he took old rags and worn-out clothes and lowered them with ropes to Jeremiah in the cistern.
- Jeremiah 38:12וְהַמְּלָחִים֙ · and clothesEbed-melech the Cushite cried out to Jeremiah, “Put these worn-out rags and clothes under your arms to pad the ropes.” Jeremiah did so,