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G252  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἁλυκός
halykos
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"brackish, bitter, salt, Jas. 3:12*"

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Definition and meaning

What does halykos mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G252
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

brackish, bitter, salt, Jas. 3:12*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἁλυκός

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with halykos

These are the most notable occurrences of halykos (G252) across the King James Bible.

James 3:12

Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about halykos

What does halykos mean in Greek?

Strong's G252 (halykos) is a Greek word that means: brackish, bitter, salt, Jas. 3:12* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does halykos appear in the Bible?

The word halykos (G252) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G252?

Strong's G252 is halykos, a Greek word defined as: brackish, bitter, salt, Jas. 3:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is halykos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

halykos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.