2514. chalaqqah

Lexicon

chalaqqah: Smoothness, flattery

Original Word: חֲלַקָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chalaqqah
Pronunciation: khä-läk-kä'
Phonetic Spelling: (khal-ak-kaw')
Definition: Smoothness, flattery
Meaning: flattery

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

flattery

Feminine from chalaq; flattery -- flattery.

see HEBREW chalaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chalaq
Definition
smoothness, flattery
NASB Translation
smooth (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[חֲלַקָּה] noun feminine smoothness, flattery, only plural absolute: fine promises, יַחֲנִיף בַּחֲלַקּ֑וֺת Daniel 11:32 (perhaps directly from חָלָק, exceptional plural, compare גְּמַלִּים, קְטַנָּה, קְטַנִּים, קְטַנּוֺת).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַק (chalak), which means "to be smooth" or "to divide."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2850: κολακεία (kolakeia) • flattery, insincere praise.
• Strong's Greek Number 2851: κολακεύω (kolakeuō) • to flatter, to use insincere praise.

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of insincere or deceitful praise, aligning with the Hebrew concept of חֲלַקָּה.

Usage: The term חֲלַקָּה is used in the context of speech that is smooth or flattering, typically with the connotation of deceit or manipulation. It is associated with words that are pleasing to hear but may conceal ulterior motives.

Context: The Hebrew word חֲלַקָּה (chalakah) appears in the Old Testament to describe speech that is smooth and flattering, often with a negative connotation. This term is rooted in the idea of smoothness, which can imply both physical smoothness and metaphorical smoothness in speech. In the biblical context, חֲלַקָּה is used to caution against those who use flattering words to deceive or manipulate others. The concept of flattery in the Bible is frequently associated with falsehood and deceit, as it involves saying things that are pleasing to the listener but are not necessarily true or sincere.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of flattery is addressed in several passages, warning believers to be wary of those who use smooth words to lead others astray. For example, Proverbs 26:28 states, "A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin." This highlights the destructive potential of flattery when used with malicious intent.

The biblical perspective on flattery emphasizes the importance of sincerity and truthfulness in communication. Flattery is often contrasted with honest and straightforward speech, which is valued and encouraged in the biblical text. The use of חֲלַקָּה serves as a reminder to be discerning in interactions and to seek truth over pleasing words.

Forms and Transliterations

בַּחֲלַקּ֑וֹת בחלקות ba·ḥă·laq·qō·wṯ bachalakKot baḥălaqqōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 11:32
HEB: בְרִ֔ית יַחֲנִ֖יף בַּחֲלַקּ֑וֹת וְעַ֛ם יֹדְעֵ֥י
NAS: By smooth [words] he will turn to godlessness
KJV: shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people
INT: the covenant will turn smooth the people know

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2514
1 Occurrence

ba·ḥă·laq·qō·wṯ — 1 Occ.