מָלַק (mâlaq) — Wring Off

Hebrew word study: מָלַק (mâlaq), Strong's H4454. to crack a joint; by implication, to wring the neck of afowl (without separating it)

HebrewStrong's H4454
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מָלַק (mâlaq)
Pronounced: maw-lak'

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

to crack a joint; by implication, to wring the neck of afowl (without separating it)

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: wring off.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4454 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Leviticus 1:15 and last appears in Leviticus 5:8.

How it is rendered in the text

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

and he will nip off ×2

Forms found in the text

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

וּמָלַק ×2

Verses (all 2)

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 mâlaq (H4454) mean?

To crack a joint; by implication, to wring the neck of afowl (without separating it).

How is H4454 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4454 as: wring off..

How often does מָלַק (mâlaq) appear?

Strong's H4454 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Leviticus 1:15 and last appears in Leviticus 5:8.