Strong’s H5427

נֶתֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nether

Pronunciation

neh'-ther

Definition

Natron, lye, alkali

Meaning

mineral potash

Usage

The Hebrew word "nether" refers to a naturally occurring mineral substance, commonly known as natron or lye. It was used in ancient times for cleaning and as a component in soap-making due to its alkaline properties. In the Bible, "nether" is often associated with cleansing and purification processes.

Bible references

Proverbs 25:20;Jeremiah 2:22