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מָלַל H4448

H4448 is the Hebrew word מָלַל, transliterated mâlal and said maw-lal'. The King James Version most often renders it said.

Word: מָלַלTransliteration: mâlalSaid: maw-lal'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to speak (mostly poetical) or say.

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

said 1×wilt thou speak 1×utter 1×can utter 1×speaketh 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: say, speak, utter.

Verses using מָלַל

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Genesis 21:7 · KJV

And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.

Job 8:2 · KJV

How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?

Job 33:3 · KJV

My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

Psalm 106:2 · KJV

Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?

Proverbs 6:13 · KJV

He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;

Common questions

What does Strong's H4448 mean?

H4448 is the Hebrew word מָלַל (mâlal), meaning to speak (mostly poetical) or say.

How is H4448 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it said (1 time), wilt thou speak (1 time), utter (1 time), can utter (1 time), speaketh (1 time).

How many times does H4448 appear in the Bible?

מָלַל (mâlal) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4448 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

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