Strong's Lexicon melal: To speak, to utter Original Word: מְלַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) for similar concepts of speaking or uttering is "λαλέω" (laleō - Strong's Greek 2980), which also means to speak or to talk. Usage: The Hebrew verb "melal" primarily means "to speak" or "to utter." It is used in contexts where verbal communication or expression is involved. The term emphasizes the act of speaking, often in a formal or significant manner. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, spoken words held significant power and authority. The act of speaking was not merely a means of communication but was often seen as a way to convey divine messages, make covenants, or pronounce blessings and curses. The Hebrew language itself is rich in verbs related to speech, reflecting the importance of oral tradition and communication in the ancient Near Eastern context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to malal Definition to speak, say NASB Translation speak (1), speaking (1), spoke (1), uttering (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְלַל] verb Pa`el speak, say (so ᵑ7 Syriac; compare Biblical Hebrew מלל Pi`el (rare)); — Perfect3masculine singular מַלֵּל Daniel 6:22 he spoke with (עִם person); accusative of words, Imperfect3masculine singular י֫מַלִּ֔ל Daniel 7:25 (with לְצַד of God); so Participle active מְמַלִּל Daniel 7:8 (van d. H. here מְמַלֵּל), Daniel 7:20; feminine מְמַלֱּלָא (K§ 15d)) Daniel 7:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance say, speaking (Aramaic) corresponding to malal; to speak -- say, speak(-ing). see HEBREW malal Forms and Transliterations יְמַלִּ֔ל ימלל מְמַלֱּלָ֑ה מְמַלִּ֣ל מְמַלִּ֥ל מַלִּ֑ל מלל ממלל ממללה mal·lil mallil mə·mal·lĕ·lāh mə·mal·lil memalleLah məmallĕlāh memalLil məmallil yə·mal·lil yemalLil yəmallilLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:21 HEB: עִם־ מַלְכָּ֖א מַלִּ֑ל מַלְכָּ֖א לְעָלְמִ֥ין NAS: Daniel spoke to the king, KJV: Then said Daniel unto INT: unto to the king spoke king forever Daniel 7:8 Daniel 7:11 Daniel 7:20 Daniel 7:25 5 Occurrences |
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