The meaning of “חֲלַקְלַקָּה”
Understanding chălaqlaqqâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
by reduplication from חָלַק flattery, slippery. - properly, something very smooth - i.e. a treacherous spot - figurative...
חֲלַקְלַקָּה
by reduplication from חָלַק flattery, slippery. - properly, something very smooth - i.e. a treacherous spot - figuratively, blandishment 1) flattery, slipperiness, fine promises, smoothness 1a) slipperiness 1b) fine promises
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 35:6 | “Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the Lord persecute them.” Word: חֲלַקְלַקָּה (chălaqlaqqâh) | |
| Jeremiah 23:12 | “Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery ways in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith the Lord.” Word: חֲלַקְלַקָּה (chălaqlaqqâh) | |
| Daniel 11:21 | “And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.” Word: חֲלַקְלַקָּה (chălaqlaqqâh) | |
| Daniel 11:34 | “Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.” Word: חֲלַקְלַקָּה (chălaqlaqqâh) |