Strong’s H4408
מַלוַּח
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
malluwach
Pronunciation
mal-loo'-akh
Definition
Saltwort, a type of plant
Meaning
sea-purslain
Usage
The term "malluach" refers to a type of plant known as saltwort, which is associated with salty or alkaline soils. In the context of the Bible, it is mentioned as a food source during times of extreme poverty or famine, indicating its role as a last-resort sustenance.
Bible references
Job 30:4