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The meaning of מָלַק

Understanding mâlaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

wring off. - to crack a joint - by implication, to wring the neck of afowl (without separating it) 1) (Qal) to nip, nip ...

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מָלַק

Phoneticmaw-lak'
Transliterationmâlaq
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wring off. - to crack a joint - by implication, to wring the neck of afowl (without separating it) 1) (Qal) to nip, nip off (head of a bird)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Leviticus 1:15

And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the side of the altar:

Word: מָלַק (mâlaq)
Leviticus 5:8

And he shall bring them unto the priest, who shall offer that which is for the sin offering first, and wring off his head from his neck, but shall not divide it asunder:

Word: מָלַק (mâlaq)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Leviticus
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