The meaning of “מִלָּה”
Understanding millâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[phrase] answer, by-word, matter, any thing (what) to say, to speak(-ing), speak, talking, word. - a word - collectively...
מִלָּה
[phrase] answer, by-word, matter, any thing (what) to say, to speak(-ing), speak, talking, word. - a word - collectively, a discourse - figuratively, a topic 1) word, speech, utterance
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 23:2 | “The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.” Word: מִלָּה (millâh) | |
| Job 29:9 | “The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.” Word: מִלָּה (millâh) | |
| Psalms 139:4 | “For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.” Word: מִלָּה (millâh) | |
| Proverbs 23:9 | “Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.” Word: מִלָּה (millâh) |
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