מֶ֑לַח
𐤌𐤋𐤇
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.
2 Samuel 8:13 · Word #9
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 H4417-05
salt
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives directly from the root מלח, denoting the mineral substance used for salting and preserving. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is best rendered simply and concretely as "salt," reflecting the core material sense without contextual expansion. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Melach
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in the salt |