◄ G217 ►
ἅλας
Transliteration
halas;
Pronunciation
hal'-as
Parts of Speech
n n
Root Word (Etymology)
from 251
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 1:228
KJV Translation Count — 8x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: salt (8)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. salt with which food is seasoned and sacrifices are sprinkled
2. those kinds of saline matter used to fertilise arable land
3. salt is a symbol of lasting concord, because it protects food from putrefaction and preserves it unchanged. Accordingly, in the solemn ratification of compacts, the orientals were, and are to this day, accustomed to partake of salt together
4. wisdom and grace exhibited in speech
Strong's Definitions
hal'-as; from (251) (ἅλς); salt; figurative prudence: — salt.
Concordance Results Using KJV
Ye are the G217 of the earth: but if the G217 have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be G217ed? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
G217 is good: but if the G217 have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with G217, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.