Definition and Usage:
In biblical terms, "smoothness" often refers to the quality of being free from roughness, irregularities, or harshness. It can describe physical surfaces, speech, or actions. The concept of smoothness is used both literally and metaphorically in Scripture, often carrying connotations of deceit or flattery when applied to speech.

Biblical References:

1. Physical Smoothness:
The Bible occasionally uses "smooth" to describe physical objects or surfaces. For example, in the construction of the temple, the stones were made smooth to fit perfectly together, symbolizing the precision and care in God's dwelling place.

2. Smooth Speech:
Smoothness in speech is frequently associated with deceit or manipulation. In Psalm 55:21 , it is written, "His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are softer than oil, yet they are drawn swords." This verse highlights the danger of trusting in words that are pleasing to the ear but conceal harmful intentions.

3. Flattery and Deception:
Proverbs 5:3 warns against the seductive and deceptive nature of smooth words: "Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil." Here, smoothness is linked to temptation and moral downfall, cautioning believers to be wary of those who use charm and flattery to lead others astray.

4. False Prophets and Teachers:
The New Testament also addresses the issue of smooth talk in the context of false teachings. Romans 16:18 states, "For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive." This passage warns the early church about individuals who use persuasive and smooth rhetoric to mislead believers.

5. Contrast with Truth:
In contrast to smooth and deceitful speech, the Bible upholds truth and sincerity. Ephesians 4:15 encourages believers to speak "the truth in love," emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity over smooth but insincere words.

Theological Implications:

Smoothness, particularly in speech, serves as a cautionary theme throughout Scripture. It underscores the importance of discernment and the need to look beyond outward appearances or pleasing words to the true intentions of the heart. The Bible consistently warns against being swayed by smooth talkers who may lead one away from the truth of God's Word. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding, grounded in the truth of Scripture, to guard against deception and to uphold righteousness in their speech and actions.(n.) Quality or state of being smooth.858. aphelotes -- simplicity
... From a compound of a (as a negative particle) and phellos (in the sense of a stone
as stubbing the foot); smoothness, ie (figuratively) simplicity -- singleness ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/858.htm - 7k2513b. chelqah -- smooth part, smoothness, flattery
... 2513a, 2513b. chelqah. 2514 . smooth part, smoothness, flattery.
Transliteration: chelqah Short Definition: flattering. Word Origin ...
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2507b. cheleq -- smoothness, seductiveness
... 2507a, 2507b. cheleq. 2508 . smoothness, seductiveness. Transliteration:
cheleq Short Definition: flattering. Word Origin from chalaq ...
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2514. chalaqqah -- smoothness, flattery
... 2513b, 2514. chalaqqah. 2515 . smoothness, flattery. Transliteration: chalaqqah
Phonetic Spelling: (khal-ak-kaw') Short Definition: smooth. ...
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2519. chalaqlaqqoth -- smoothness
... chalaqlaqqoth. 2520 . smoothness. Transliteration: chalaqlaqqoth Phonetic Spelling:
(khal-ak-lak-kaw') Short Definition: hypocrisy. Word Origin by redupl. ...
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2506. cheleq -- portion, tract, territory
... From chalaq; properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment -- flattery,
inheritance, part, X partake, portion. see HEBREW chalaq. 2505b, 2506. ...
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4423. melet -- mortar, cement
... cement, clay. From malat, cement (from its plastic smoothness) -- clay. see
HEBREW malat. 4422, 4423. melet. 4424 . Strong's Numbers.
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6191. arom -- to be shrewd or crafty
... A primitive root; properly, to be (or make) bare; but used only in the derivative
sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a ...
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2513. chelqah -- a portion (of ground)
... Feminine of cheleq; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment --
field, flattering(-ry), ground, parcel, part, piece of land (ground ...
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2520. Chelqath -- "portion, possession," a city in Asher
... Helkath. A form of chelqah; smoothness; Chelkath, a place in Palestine -- Helkath.
see HEBREW chelqah. 2519, 2520. Chelqath. 2521 . Strong's Numbers.
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2521. Chelqath Hatstsurim -- a place near the pool of Gibeon
... From Chelqath and the plural of tsuwr, with the article inserted; smoothness of
the rocks; Chelkath Hats-tsurim, a place in Palestine -- Helkath-hazzurim. ...
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Against Men who Embellish Themselves.
... Whatever smoothness and softness was in him He abstracted from his side when He
formed the woman Eve, physically receptive, his partner in parentage, his help ...
/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter iii against men who embellish.htm

Joel
... Other arguments, though more precarious, are not without weight, eg, the ease and
smoothness of the language, the allusion to the Greeks, in.6, the absence of ...
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During These Various Changes in the Lives of those with whom He ...
... His high forehead, white as marble, had no furrows to mar its smoothness, and from
under deep brows a pair of wondering wistful brown eyes peered like the eyes ...
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Perpetual Youth
... as we sit helpless, and see the shore rush past and hear the roar of the falls in
our ears, like some poor wretch caught in the glassy smoothness above Niagara ...
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Concerning Sensation.
... On the other hand, roughness and smoothness, dryness and wetness, thickness and
thinness, up and down, place and size, whenever that is such as to be embraced ...
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But Perhaps You Say, "Why did not the Apostles Enjoin These Things ...
... whiten their skins. [214] "lomentis": a mixture of bean-meal and rice,
used as a lotion to preserve the smoothness of the skin. ...
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Preface.
... the Revelation. "I have aimed at ease of numbers, and smoothness of sound,
and endeavoured to make the sense plain and obvious. If ...
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Tuttiett
... "Mr. Tuttiett's hymns," says Dr. Julian, "are characterized by smoothness of rhythm,
directness of aim, simplicity of language, and deep earnestness." ...
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And So Unmindful and Forgetful of what the Substance and Origin of ...
... You would at once see that these gods of yours, to whom the smoothness of their
exterior gives a majestic appearance by its alluring [4695] brightness, are ...
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Epistle xii. To Paschasius, Bishop of Neapolis (Naples).
... to bring to the true faith aliens from the Christian religion should study kindness,
and not asperity; lest such as reason rendered with smoothness might have ...
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Smoothness (2 Occurrences)
...Smoothness (2 Occurrences). ... (See JPS). Proverbs 7:21 With her much enticement she
beguiled him; with the smoothness of her lips she constrained him. (DBY). ...
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Inheritance (263 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 33:4 Ezekiel 33:24); yerushshah, "something occupied," "a patrimony,"
"possession" (Judges 21:17); cheleq, "smoothness," "allotment" (Psalm 16:5 ...
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Frost (9 Occurrences)
... (Hebrews kerah, from its smoothness) Job 37:10 (RV, "ice"); Genesis 31:40; Jeremiah
36:30; rendered "ice" in Job 6:16, 38:29; and "crystal" in Ezek. 1:22. ...
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Roundness (1 Occurrence)
... column, etc. 2. (n.) Fullness; smoothness of flow; as, the roundness of
a period; the roundness of a note; roundness of tone. 3. (n ...
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Enticement (1 Occurrence)
... Enticement (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 7:21 With her much enticement she beguiled
him; with the smoothness of her lips she constrained him. (DBY). ...
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Delicacy (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (a.) Nicety or fineness of form, texture, or constitution; softness; elegance;
smoothness; tenderness; and hence, frailty or weakness; as, the delicacy of a ...
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Beguiled (10 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV). Proverbs 7:21 With her much enticement she beguiled him;
with the smoothness of her lips she constrained him. (DBY). ...
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Constrained (14 Occurrences)
... pleasure. (WBS). Proverbs 7:21 With her much enticement she beguiled him;
with the smoothness of her lips she constrained him. (DBY). ...
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Smoothly (2 Occurrences)

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Steel (7 Occurrences)
... insensible or obdurate. 10. (n.) Fig.: To cause to resemble steel, as in
smoothness, polish, or other qualities. 11. (n.) To cover ...
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