The meaning of “מָלֵא”
Understanding mâlêʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth. - full (literally or figurative...
מָלֵא
[idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth. - full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally) - also (concretely) fulness - adverbially, fully 1) full, fulness, that which fills 1a) fully (adv)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:7 | “And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.” Word: מָלֵא (mâlêʼ) | |
| Ruth 1:21 | “I went out full, and the Lord hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?” Word: מָלֵא (mâlêʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 21:22 | “Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this threshingfloor, that I may build an altar therein unto the Lord: thou shalt grant it me for the full price: that the plague may be stayed from the people.” Word: מָלֵא (mâlêʼ) | |
| Proverbs 17:1 | “Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.” Word: מָלֵא (mâlêʼ) | |
| Jeremiah 12:6 | “For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.” Word: מָלֵא (mâlêʼ) |
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