Strong's Lexicon chalaqlaqqoth: Slippery places, smoothness, flattery Original Word: חֲלַקְלַקָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַק (chalak), meaning "to be smooth" or "to divide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2853 (kolao): To join, cleave to, or adhere, often used metaphorically for smooth or flattering speech. - G2940 (kollodes): Sticky, adhesive, used metaphorically for smooth or flattering speech. Usage: The term "chalaqlaqqoth" is used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe deceitful or flattering speech, as well as treacherous or unstable paths. It conveys the idea of something that appears smooth and appealing but is ultimately dangerous or misleading. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of smoothness or slipperiness was often associated with deceit and treachery. Just as a slippery path can lead to a fall, smooth words can lead to moral or spiritual downfall. This imagery would have resonated with a society that valued integrity and straightforwardness, warning against the dangers of being led astray by false appearances. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originby redupl. from chalaq Definition smoothness NASB Translation hypocrisy (1), intrigue (1), slippery (1), slippery paths (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲלַקְלַקּוֺת noun plural feminine abstract smoothness, slipperiness, flattery, fine promises; 1 slipperiness יהידֿרכם חשׁך וַחֲלַקְלַקֹּת Psalm 35:6; יהיה דרכם להם כַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֺת Jeremiah 23:12. 2 fine promises והחזיק מלכוּת בַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֺה Daniel 11:21; compare Daniel 11:34. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flattery, slippery By reduplication from chalaq; properly, something very smooth; i.e. A treacherous spot; figuratively, blandishment -- flattery, slippery. see HEBREW chalaq Forms and Transliterations בַּחֲלַקְלַקּֽוֹת׃ בחלקלקות׃ וַחֲלַקְלַקּ֑וֹת וחלקלקות כַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֹת֙ כחלקלקות ba·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ bachalaklakKot baḥălaqlaqqōwṯ ka·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ kachalaklakkOt kaḥălaqlaqqōwṯ vachalaklakKot wa·ḥă·laq·laq·qō·wṯ waḥălaqlaqqōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 35:6 HEB: דַרְכָּ֗ם חֹ֥שֶׁךְ וַחֲלַקְלַקּ֑וֹת וּמַלְאַ֥ךְ יְ֝הוָ֗ה NAS: be dark and slippery, With the angel KJV: be dark and slippery: and let the angel INT: their way be dark and slippery the angel of the LORD Jeremiah 23:12 Daniel 11:21 Daniel 11:34 4 Occurrences |
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