The meaning of “מָלַל”
Understanding mâlal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
say, speak, utter. - to speak (mostly poetical) or say 1) to speak, utter, say 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Piel) to say, utt...
מָלַל
say, speak, utter. - to speak (mostly poetical) or say 1) to speak, utter, say 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Piel) to say, utter
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 21:7 | “And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.” Word: מָלַל (mâlal) | |
| Job 8:2 | “How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?” Word: מָלַל (mâlal) | |
| Job 33:3 | “My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.” Word: מָלַל (mâlal) | |
| Psalms 106:2 | “Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? who can shew forth all his praise?” Word: מָלַל (mâlal) | |
| Proverbs 6:13 | “He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;” Word: מָלַל (mâlal) |
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