Strong's Lexicon malal: To speak, to utter Original Word: מָלַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for the concept of speaking or uttering can be found in words like "λαλέω" (laleo - Strong's Greek 2980), which also means to speak or to talk. Usage: The Hebrew verb "malal" primarily means to speak or to utter. It is used in contexts where verbal communication or expression is involved. The term can imply speaking in a straightforward manner, often with a focus on the act of speaking itself rather than the content or style of speech. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, speech was a powerful tool for communication, teaching, and conveying divine messages. The ability to speak and articulate thoughts was highly valued, as it was seen as a reflection of wisdom and understanding. The Hebrew language, with its rich vocabulary and expressive capacity, played a crucial role in the religious and social life of the Israelites. The act of speaking was often associated with authority and influence, especially in the context of prophecy and leadership. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [מָלַל] verb Pi`el speak, utter, say (Late Hebrew Pi`el id.; Aramaic  (and many derivatives ), מַלֵּל; perhaps compare Arabic  IV. dictate (a letter, etc.), ( )  IV id. NöZMG xi. 1886, 725); — Pi`el Perfect מִלֵּל Genesis 21:7; compare 1singular מַלּוֺתִי (Ew§274 b. N) as proper name below; מִלֵּ֑לוּ Job 33:3; Imperfect יְמַלֵּל Psalm 106:2; תְּמַלֶּלֿ Job 8:2; — say, followed by direct quotation + לְ of indirect object Genesis 21:7; utter, object דַּ֫עַת Job 33:3; compare Job 8:2; object ׳גְּבוּרוֺת י Psalm 106:2. II. [מָלַל] verb rub, scrape (Late Hebrew id., rub ears of wheat, scrape); — only Qal Participle מוֺלֵל in קֹרֵץ בְּעֵינָו֯ מוֺלֵל בְּרַגְלָ֑ו֯ מֹרֶה בְּאֶצְבְּעֹתָיו Proverbs 6:13 he that winketh with his eyes, that scrapeth with his feet (making signs), etc., so De Now Str < Ew Wild from I. מלל that speaketh with his feet. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance say, speak, utter A primitive root; to speak (mostly poetical) or say -- say, speak, utter. Forms and Transliterations יְ֭מַלֵּל ימלל מִלֵּֽלוּ׃ מִלֵּל֙ מֹלֵ֣ל מלל מללו׃ תְּמַלֶּל־ תמלל־ mil·lê·lū mil·lêl milLel millêl milLelu millêlū mō·lêl moLel mōlêl tə·mal·lel- temallel təmallel- yə·mal·lêl Yemallel yəmallêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 21:7 HEB: וַתֹּ֗אמֶר מִ֤י מִלֵּל֙ לְאַבְרָהָ֔ם הֵינִ֥יקָה KJV: And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, INT: said Who have said to Abraham nurse Job 8:2 Job 33:3 Psalm 106:2 Proverbs 6:13 5 Occurrences |
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