חָ֝לָ֗ק
𐤇𐤋𐤒
châlâq
flattering
Smooth, in reference to texture or surface (e.g., skin, stones); also, figuratively, smoothness of speech, denoting flattery, insincere praise, or cunning language aimed at persuasion or deception. The word may describe both physical smoothness and metaphorical smoothness, such as flattering or duplicitous speech.
Proverbs 26:28 · Word #6
Lexicon H2509
| Lemma | חָלָק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤋𐤒 |
| Transliteration | châlâq |
| Strong's | H2509 |
| Definition | Smooth, in reference to texture or surface (e.g., skin, stones); also, figuratively, smoothness of speech, denoting flattery, insincere praise, or cunning language aimed at persuasion or deception. The word may describe both physical smoothness and metaphorical smoothness, such as flattering or duplicitous speech. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | flattering |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2509-01
smooth
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective is masculine singular absolute and denotes the quality of being smooth, whether physically or metaphorically. "Smooth" preserves the core root sense of surface smoothness that extends figuratively to smooth or flattering speech. |
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