Strong’s H4416
מְלַח
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
mlach
Pronunciation
meh'-lakh
Definition
Salt
Meaning
salt
Usage
The Hebrew word "melach" primarily refers to salt, a mineral substance used for seasoning, preservation, and purification. In the Bible, salt is often symbolic of covenant, purity, and judgment. It is used both in literal contexts, such as seasoning food, and in metaphorical contexts, such as representing the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people.
Bible references
Ezra 4:14;Ezra 6:9;Ezra 7:22