מֶלַח (melach) — Salt

Hebrew word study: מֶלַח (melach), Strong's H4417. properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved)

HebrewStrong's H4417
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מֶלַח (melach)
Pronounced: meh'-lakh

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved)

Word study
Derivation: from H4414 (מָלַח);

KJV translation words: salt(-pit).

Where this word appears

Strong's H4417 is tagged on 28 words in 26 verses across 14 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 14:3 and last appears in Zephaniah 2:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

the Salt ×11salt ×9Salt ×3and salt ×1salt of ×1the salt of ×1to salt ×1with the salt ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

הַמֶּלַח ×11מֶלַח ×11מֶלַח ס ×2בַּמֶּלַח ×1וָמֶלַח ×1לְמֶלַח ×1מֶלַח פ ×1

Books where it appears most

Joshua ×5Leviticus ×3Numbers ×32 Kings ×3Genesis ×2Deuteronomy ×22 Chronicles ×2Ezekiel ×2

Verses (first 25 of 26)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H4414 מָלַח (mâlach).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H4414 מָלַח (mâlach), H5898 עִיר הַמֶּלַח (ʻÎyr ham-Melach), H8528 תֵּל מֶלַח (Têl Melach).

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Frequently asked questions

What does melach (H4417) mean?

Properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt (as easily pulverized and dissolved).

How is H4417 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4417 as: salt(-pit)..

How often does מֶלַח (melach) appear?

Strong's H4417 is tagged on 28 words in 26 verses across 14 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 14:3 and last appears in Zephaniah 2:9.