◄ 2514. chalaqqah ►
Strong's Lexicon chalaqqah: Smoothness, flattery Original Word: חֲלַקָּה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: chalaqqah Pronunciation: khä-läk-kä' Phonetic Spelling: (khal-ak-kaw') Definition: Smoothness, flattery Meaning: flattery Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַק (chalak), meaning "to divide" or "to apportion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2850: Kolakeia (flattery) - G2036: Eipon (to speak, say) Usage: The term "chalaqqah" primarily denotes smoothness, often in a figurative sense referring to smooth or flattering speech. It is used to describe words that are persuasive but potentially deceitful, highlighting the contrast between outward appearances and inner truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, speech was a powerful tool, and the ability to speak persuasively was highly valued. However, there was also a strong awareness of the potential for speech to deceive. The Hebrew Scriptures often warn against those who use smooth words to manipulate or lead others astray, reflecting a broader cultural concern with integrity and truthfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chalaq Definition smoothness, flattery NASB Translation smooth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֲלַקָּה] noun feminine smoothness, flattery, only plural absolute: fine promises, יַחֲנִיף בַּחֲלַקּ֑וֺת Daniel 11:32 (perhaps directly from חָלָק, exceptional plural, compare גְּמַלִּים, קְטַנָּה, קְטַנִּים, קְטַנּוֺת). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flattery Feminine from chalaq; flattery -- flattery. see HEBREW chalaq Forms and Transliterations בַּחֲלַקּ֑וֹת בחלקות ba·ḥă·laq·qō·wṯ bachalakKot baḥălaqqōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 11:32 HEB: בְרִ֔ית יַחֲנִ֖יף בַּחֲלַקּ֑וֹת וְעַ֛ם יֹדְעֵ֥י NAS: By smooth [words] he will turn to godlessness KJV: shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people INT: the covenant will turn smooth the people know 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2514 1 Occurrence ba·ḥă·laq·qō·wṯ — 1 Occ.