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ἅλας G217

G217 is the Greek word ἅλας, transliterated hálas. The King James Version most often renders it salt.

Word: ἅλαςTransliteration: hálasLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

salt; figuratively, prudence.

Where it comes from

from G251 (ἅλς).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

salt 8×

Strong's own list of renderings: salt.

Verses using ἅλας

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 5:13 · KJV

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

Mark 9:50 · KJV

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Luke 14:34 · KJV

Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

Colossians 4:6 · KJV

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Common questions

What does Strong's G217 mean?

G217 is the Greek word ἅλας (hálas), meaning salt; figuratively, prudence.

How is G217 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it salt (8 times).

How many times does G217 appear in the Bible?

ἅλας (hálas) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G217 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G251 (ἅλς).

Nearby entries

G214 · ἀλαλάζω — to vociferate, i.e. (by implication) to…G215 · ἀλάλητος — unspeakable G216 · ἄλαλος — mute G218 · ἀλείφω — to oil (with perfume)G219 · ἀλεκτοροφωνία — cock-crow, i.e. the third night-watch G220 · ἀλέκτωρ — a cock or male fowl

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