ἅλατι
hálas
salt
Salt; a crystalline mineral substance primarily used as a preservative or seasoning. By extension, in figurative language, refers to wit, wisdom, or the quality of making speech or conduct palatable or effective. In various contexts, ἅλας extends to mean what is essential to preserve, purify, or enhance.
Colossians 4:6 · Word #7
Lexicon G217
| Lemma | ἅλας |
| Transliteration | hálas |
| Strong's | G217 |
| Definition | Salt; a crystalline mineral substance primarily used as a preservative or seasoning. By extension, in figurative language, refers to wit, wisdom, or the quality of making speech or conduct palatable or effective. In various contexts, ἅλας extends to mean what is essential to preserve, purify, or enhance. |
Morphology N DAT N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | salt |
| Literal | salt |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἅλας |
| Strong's | G217 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G217-03
with salt
| Morphological Notes | Noun, dative neuter singular (Gr,N,,,,,DNS); denotes a single instance of the substance in dative relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The dative singular form indicates relation by means, association, or sphere; "with salt" preserves the core substance meaning while reflecting the dative case. The rendering remains root-faithful without importing figurative nuance from context. |
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