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מְלִיצָה H4426

H4426 is the Hebrew word מְלִיצָה, transliterated mᵉlîytsâh and said mel-ee-tsaw'. The King James Version most often renders it interpretation.

Word: מְלִיצָהTransliteration: mᵉlîytsâhSaid: mel-ee-tsaw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an aphorism; also a satire.

Where it comes from

from H3887 (לוּץ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

interpretation 1×against him and a taunting 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: interpretation, taunting.

Verses using מְלִיצָה

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Proverbs 1:6 · KJV

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

Habakkuk 2:6 · KJV

Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!

Common questions

What does Strong's H4426 mean?

H4426 is the Hebrew word מְלִיצָה (mᵉlîytsâh), meaning an aphorism; also a satire.

How is H4426 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it interpretation (1 time), against him and a taunting (1 time).

How many times does H4426 appear in the Bible?

מְלִיצָה (mᵉlîytsâh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4426 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H3887 (לוּץ).

Nearby entries

H4423 · מֶלֶט — cement (from its plastic smoothness)H4424 · מְלַטְיָה — Melatjah, a Gibeonite H4425 · מְלִילָה — a head of grain (as cut off)H4427 · מָלַךְ — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the…H4428 · מֶלֶךְ — a king H4429 · מֶלֶךְ — Melek, the name of two Israelites

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