מְלַ֣ח
𐤌𐤋𐤇
mᵉlach
salt
Salt; a white, crystalline mineral substance used primarily as a seasoning, preservative, and in ritual contexts. In certain idiomatic expressions, refers to provisions or maintenance provided, by metonymy. In Aramaic contexts within the Hebrew Bible, used both literally (as a mineral) and figuratively.
Ezra 6:9 · Word #11
Lexicon H4416
| Lemma | מְלַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤋𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mᵉlach |
| Strong's | H4416 |
| Definition | Salt; a white, crystalline mineral substance used primarily as a seasoning, preservative, and in ritual contexts. In certain idiomatic expressions, refers to provisions or maintenance provided, by metonymy. In Aramaic contexts within the Hebrew Bible, used both literally (as a mineral) and figuratively. |
Morphology ANcmsa
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 | salt |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4416-01
salt
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives directly from the root מלח, referring to the mineral substance used for salting and preserving. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it denotes salt in its basic, unmodified form. |
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