◄ 2519. chalaqlaqqoth ►
Strong's Lexicon chalaqlaqqoth: Slippery places, smoothness, flattery Original Word: חֲלַקְלַקָּה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: chalaqlaqqah Pronunciation: kha-lak-lak-KOTH Phonetic Spelling: (khal-ak-lak-kaw') Definition: Slippery places, smoothness, flattery Meaning: something very smooth, a treacherous spot, blandishment Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַק (chalak), meaning "to be smooth" or "to divide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2853 (kolao): To join, cleave to, or adhere, often used metaphorically for smooth or flattering speech. - G2940 (kollodes): Sticky, adhesive, used metaphorically for smooth or flattering speech. Usage: The term "chalaqlaqqoth" is used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe deceitful or flattering speech, as well as treacherous or unstable paths. It conveys the idea of something that appears smooth and appealing but is ultimately dangerous or misleading. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of smoothness or slipperiness was often associated with deceit and treachery. Just as a slippery path can lead to a fall, smooth words can lead to moral or spiritual downfall. This imagery would have resonated with a society that valued integrity and straightforwardness, warning against the dangers of being led astray by false appearances. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin by redupl. from chalaq Definition smoothness NASB Translation hypocrisy (1), intrigue (1), slippery (1), slippery paths (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲלַקְלַקּוֺת noun plural feminine abstract smoothness, slipperiness, flattery, fine promises; 1 slipperiness יהידֿרכם חשׁך וַחֲלַקְלַקֹּת Psalm 35:6; יהיה דרכם להם כַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֺת Jeremiah 23:12. 2 fine promises והחזיק מלכוּת בַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֺה Daniel 11:21; compare Daniel 11:34. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flattery, slippery By reduplication from chalaq; properly, something very smooth; i.e. A treacherous spot; figuratively, blandishment -- flattery, slippery. see HEBREW chalaq Forms and Transliterations בַּחֲלַקְלַקּֽוֹת׃ בחלקלקות׃ וַחֲלַקְלַקּ֑וֹת וחלקלקות כַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֹת֙ כחלקלקות ba·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ bachalaklakKot baḥălaqlaqqōwṯ ka·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ kachalaklakkOt kaḥălaqlaqqōwṯ vachalaklakKot wa·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ waḥălaqlaqqōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 35:6 HEB: דַרְכָּ֗ם חֹ֥שֶׁךְ וַחֲלַקְלַקּ֑וֹת וּמַלְאַ֥ךְ יְ֝הוָ֗ה NAS: be dark and slippery, With the angel KJV: be dark and slippery: and let the angel INT: their way be dark and slippery the angel of the LORD Jeremiah 23:12 HEB: דַרְכָּ֜ם לָהֶ֗ם כַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֹת֙ בָּֽאֲפֵלָ֔ה יִדַּ֖חוּ NAS: their way will be like slippery paths to them, They will be driven KJV: Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery [ways] in the darkness: INT: their way will be like slippery the gloom away Daniel 11:21 HEB: וְהֶחֱזִ֥יק מַלְכ֖וּת בַּחֲלַקְלַקּֽוֹת׃ NAS: and seize the kingdom by intrigue. KJV: and obtain the kingdom by flatteries. INT: and seize the kingdom intrigue Daniel 11:34 HEB: עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם רַבִּ֖ים בַּחֲלַקְלַקּֽוֹת׃ NAS: will join with them in hypocrisy. KJV: shall cleave to them with flatteries. INT: and and many hypocrisy 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2519 4 Occurrences ba·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ — 2 Occ. ka·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ — 1 Occ. wa·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ — 1 Occ.