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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.
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.
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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