Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חָלָק”
Understanding châlâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
flattering, smooth. - smooth (especially of tongue) 1) flattering, smooth
H2509
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חָלָק
Phonetickhaw-lawk'
Transliterationchâlâq
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
flattering, smooth. - smooth (especially of tongue) 1) flattering, smooth
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:11 | “And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:” Word: חָלָק (châlâq) | |
| Proverbs 5:3 | “For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:” Word: חָלָק (châlâq) | |
| Proverbs 26:28 | “A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. ” Word: חָלָק (châlâq) | |
| Ezekiel 12:24 | “For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.” Word: חָלָק (châlâq) |