Original Word: עִיר הַמֶּלַח
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: `Iyr ham-Melach
Pronunciation: eer hah-meh-lakh
Phonetic Spelling: (eer ham-meh'-lakh)
Definition: City of Salt
Meaning: Irham-Melach

Word Origin: Derived from עִיר (ir, meaning "city") and מֶלַח (melach, meaning "salt")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ir Hammelach, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the Greek word for salt, ἅλας (halas, Strong's G217), may be conceptually related.

Usage: Ir Hammelach, or the "City of Salt," is a location mentioned in the Old Testament. It is identified as one of the cities in the wilderness of Judah, situated in the Negev region. The name likely reflects the area's proximity to the Dead Sea, known for its high salinity.

Cultural and Historical Background: The City of Salt is part of the tribal allotment given to the tribe of Judah. The region around the Dead Sea was known for its salt production, which was a valuable commodity in ancient times. Salt was essential for preserving food, religious rituals, and as a trade item. The harsh, arid environment of the area reflects the wilderness setting described in the Bible.

Word Origin
from ir and melach
Definition
"city of salt," a place in the Judean desert
NASB Translation
City of Salt (1).

עִירהַֿמֶּ֫לַח proper name, of a location (city of salt) in desert of Judah, Joshua 15:62 (P; + Ên-gedi), πόλεις Σαδων (A ᵐ5^L [τῶν] ἁλῶν); site unknown.

Ir-ham-Melach, a place near Palestine -- the city of salt

From iyr and melach with the article of substance interp.; city of (the) salt; Ir-ham-Melach, a place near Palestine -- the city of salt.

see HEBREW iyr

see HEBREW melach

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