הַמֶּ֔לַח
𐤄𐤌𐤋𐤇
Melach
of Salt
Edible or mineral salt; a crystalline substance used for seasoning, preserving food, and in various ritual and symbolic contexts. The term can denote common salt, salt residue, or places where salt accumulates (such as a 'salt-pit'). In figurative or symbolic contexts, it connotes durability, covenant loyalty, barrenness, or judgment, depending on the usage.
1 Chronicles 18:12 · Word #8
Lexicon H4417
| Lemma | מֶלַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤋𐤇 |
| Transliteration | Melach |
| Strong's | H4417 |
| Definition | Edible or mineral salt; a crystalline substance used for seasoning, preserving food, and in various ritual and symbolic contexts. The term can denote common salt, salt residue, or places where salt accumulates (such as a 'salt-pit'). In figurative or symbolic contexts, it connotes durability, covenant loyalty, barrenness, or judgment, depending on the usage. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of Salt |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4417-02
the salt
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מֶלַח derives directly from the root מלח, referring to the mineral substance used for salting and preserving. The prefixed definite article הַ marks it as specific and definite, hence "the salt." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Melach
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in the salt |