חֲלַקְלַקּוֹת
cha.laq.laq.qah
“smoothness”
Definition
properly, something very smooth; i.e. a treacherous spot; figuratively, blandishment
by reduplication from H2505 (חָלַק);
- flattery, slipperiness, fine promises, smoothness 1a) slipperiness 1b) fine promises
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
H:N-F
H:N-F
Occurrences
חֲלַקְלַקּוֹת appears 4 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
In his place a despicable person will arise; royal honors will not be given to him, but he will come in a time of peace and seize the kingdom by intrigue.
Now when they fall, they will be granted a little help, but many will join them insincerely.
“Therefore their path will become slick;they will be driven away into the darkness and fall into it.For I will bring disaster upon themin the year of their punishment,”declares the LORD.
May their path be dark and slick,as the angel of the LORD pursues.
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