Definition: The word "alkaline" has a Hebrew name, "Akala," which means "pale." It can refer to the color or state of being pale or gray, as in "the earth was not pale as it ought to be, but pale as it might be." In biblical usage, "alkali" is often used metaphorically to describe someone who has a sensitive heart, like Jesus Christ. This term suggests his purity and holiness, similar to the purity of the alabaster vials that are described in 2 Cor. 5:7. The word is also associated with the concept of anointing or sprinkling holy water on someone's skin as part of religious rituals, often using it as a metaphor for God's grace and favor.