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מְלַח H4415

H4415 is the Hebrew word מְלַח, transliterated mᵉlach and said mel-akh'. The King James Version most often renders it maintenance.

Word: מְלַחTransliteration: mᵉlachSaid: mel-akh'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to eat salt, i.e. (generally) subsist.

Where it comes from

(Aramaic) corresponding to H4414 (מָלַח).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

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Strong's own list of renderings: [phrase] have maintenance.

Verses using מְלַח

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Ezra 4:14 · KJV

Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;

Common questions

What does Strong's H4415 mean?

H4415 is the Hebrew word מְלַח (mᵉlach), meaning to eat salt, i.e. (generally) subsist.

How is H4415 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it maintenance (1 time).

How many times does H4415 appear in the Bible?

מְלַח (mᵉlach) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4415 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) corresponding to H4414 (מָלַח).

Nearby entries

H4412 · מְלוּנָה — a hut, a hammock H4413 · מַלּוֹתִי — Mallothi, an Israelite H4414 · מָלַח — properly, to rub to pieces or pulverize…H4416 · מְלַח — salt H4417 · מֶלַח — properly, powder, i.e. (specifically) salt…H4418 · מָלָח — a rag or old garment

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