ἅλαςhálas
salt, lit, and figuratively: Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34; like classical Greek ἅλες, wit, of wisdom and grace in speech: Colossians 4:6.
Greek (New Testament) · G217
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 8 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
- Mark 9:50 Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.”
- Luke 14:34 “Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again?
- Colossians 4:6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.