מָלַל (mâlal) — Say

Hebrew word study: מָלַל (mâlal), Strong's H4448. to speak (mostly poetical) or say

HebrewStrong's H4448
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מָלַל (mâlal)
Pronounced: maw-lal'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to speak (mostly poetical) or say

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: say, speak, utter.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4448 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 21:7 and last appears in Proverbs 6:13.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

has he said ×1he is scraping ×1they speak ×1will he tell ×1will you say ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

יְמַלֵּל ×1מִלֵּל ×1מִלֵּלוּ ×1מֹלֵל ×1תְּמַלֶּל ×1

Books where it appears most

Job ×2Genesis ×1Psalms ×1Proverbs ×1

Verses (all 5)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H4405 מִלָּה (millâh), H4413 מַלּוֹתִי (Mallôwthîy), H4449 מְלַל (mᵉlal), H4450 מִלֲלַי (Milălay).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mâlal (H4448) mean?

To speak (mostly poetical) or say.

How is H4448 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4448 as: say, speak, utter..

How often does מָלַל (mâlal) appear?

Strong's H4448 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 21:7 and last appears in Proverbs 6:13.