Hálas — G217

G217 · Greek — ἅλας

Pronunciation: hal'-as

Definition

neuter noun

salt; figuratively, prudence

  1. Salt with which food is seasoned and sacrifices are sprinkled
  2. ἅλας τῆς γῆς, those kinds of saline matter used to fertilize arable land
  3. Salt is a symbol of lasting concord

Usually translated as

salt

Origin

from G251

Occurrences

Hálas occurs 8 times in 4 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1), Luke (1), Colossians (1)

Strong's Lexicon — H