מָלַל
ma.lal
“to speak”
Definition
to speak (mostly poetical) or say
a primitive root;
- to speak, utter, say 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Piel) to say, utter Aramaic equivalent: me.lal (*מְלַל *"to speak" H4449)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
מָלַל appears 5 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”
My words are from an upright heart,and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
“How long will you go on saying such things?The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.
winking his eyes, speaking with his feet,and pointing with his fingers.
Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORDor fully proclaim His praise?
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