הַ/מֶּ֖לַח
𐤄/𐤌𐤋𐤇
Melach
the Salt Sea
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.
Joshua 3:16 · Word #21
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 HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the Salt Sea |
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)
the salt
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Refers directly to the 'Salt Sea'. As this is the construct form with 'sea of', 'the salt' is contextually faithful. Kept as is. |