Strong's Lexicon malaq: To wring, to nip, to pinch off Original Word: מָלַק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "malaq" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as this specific action is unique to the Hebrew sacrificial system. Usage: The Hebrew verb "malaq" primarily refers to the action of pinching off or wringing, particularly in the context of sacrificial rituals. It is used to describe the specific method by which a priest would kill a bird offering by pinching off its head. This term is specific to the sacrificial practices outlined in the Levitical law. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, sacrifices were a central aspect of worship and atonement. The act of "malaq" was part of the ritual for offering birds, such as turtledoves or pigeons, which were often used by those who could not afford larger animals. The priest would perform this act at the altar as a means of preparing the bird for sacrifice, ensuring it was done in a manner prescribed by the law. This practice underscores the importance of ritual purity and obedience to God's commands in the sacrificial system. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to nip, nip off NASB Translation nip (1), wring off (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָלַק verb nip, nip off (head of bird; without necessarily severing it from body, compare Leviticus 5:8) (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic מְלַק, ); — Qal Perfect consecutive וּמָלַק אֶתרֿאֹשׁוֺ Leviticus 1:15, i.e. head of dove; compare וּמָלַק אֶתרֿאֹשׁוֺ מִמּוּל עָרְמּוֺ וְלֹא יַבְדִּיל Leviticus 5:8. compare Di-Ry. ᵐ5 ἀποκνίζω. I, II. מַלְקוֺחַ, מֶלְקָחַ֫יִם, מַלְקָחַ֫יִם see לקח. מַלְקוֺשׁ see לקשׁ. מֶלְתָּחָה see לתח. [מַלְתָּעוֺת] see מְתַלְּעוֺת below תלע. מַמְּגֻרוֺת see I. גור [מֵמַד] see מדד. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wring off A primitive root; to crack a joint; by implication, to wring the neck of a fowl (without separating it) -- wring off. Forms and Transliterations וּמָלַ֧ק וּמָלַק֙ ומלק ū·mā·laq umaLak ūmālaqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 1:15 HEB: אֶל־ הַמִּזְבֵּ֔חַ וּמָלַק֙ אֶת־ רֹאשׁ֔וֹ NAS: it to the altar, and wring off its head KJV: it unto the altar, and wring off his head, INT: to the altar and wring head and offer Leviticus 5:8 2 Occurrences |
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