4452. malats
Lexicon
malats: To deliver, to escape, to rescue

Original Word: מָלַץ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: malats
Pronunciation: mah-LATS
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-lats')
Definition: To deliver, to escape, to rescue
Meaning: to be smooth, pleasant

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be sweet

A primitive root; to be smooth, i.e. (figuratively) pleasant -- be sweet.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
probably to be smooth or slippery
NASB Translation
sweet (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מָלַץ] verb probably be smooth, slippery (Arabic slip); —

Niph`al Perfect אִמְרָתֶ֑ךָ מַהנִּֿמְלְצוּ לְחִכִּי Psalm 119:103 how smooth (agreeable, pleasant) are thy words to my palate ("" מִדְּבַשׁ לְפִי).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry that aligns with the concept of smoothness or pleasantness is Strong's Greek Number G1099, γλαφυρός (glaphuros), which also conveys the idea of being smooth or polished, particularly in the context of speech or rhetoric. This Greek term similarly emphasizes the quality of being agreeable or charming, often in the context of eloquence or persuasive communication.

Usage: The verb מָלַץ (malats) is used in the context of being smooth or pleasant, often in a figurative sense. It can imply the act of making something agreeable or charming, and is sometimes used in the context of speech or demeanor.

Context: The Hebrew root מָלַץ (malats) appears in the Old Testament with the primary meaning of being smooth or pleasant. This term is often associated with speech or actions that are agreeable or charming. In the context of biblical literature, מָלַץ can describe the quality of being persuasive or eloquent, often in a positive sense. The root is used to convey the idea of making something more palatable or acceptable, whether it be words, actions, or demeanor.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of smoothness or pleasantness is often linked to wisdom and understanding, where speech that is smooth can be seen as a reflection of a wise and discerning heart. The term may also carry a cautionary note, as smooth words can sometimes be used deceptively, highlighting the importance of discernment in evaluating the intentions behind pleasant speech.

Forms and Transliterations
נִּמְלְצ֣וּ נמלצו nim·lə·ṣū nimləṣū nimleTzu
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 119:103
HEB: מַה־ נִּמְלְצ֣וּ לְ֭חִכִּי אִמְרָתֶ֗ךָ
NAS: How sweet are Your words to my taste!
KJV: How sweet are thy words unto my taste!
INT: How sweet to my taste are your words

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4452
1 Occurrence


nim·lə·ṣū — 1 Occ.















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