In biblical terminology, the concept of "smoother" is not directly referenced as a standalone term but can be understood through related themes and passages that discuss smoothness in speech, actions, or paths. The Bible often uses the imagery of smoothness to convey ideas of deceit, ease, or divine guidance.

Smooth Speech and Deception

The Bible frequently warns against those who use smooth words to deceive others. In Proverbs 5:3, the allure of the adulterous woman is described: "For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil." Here, smoothness is associated with seductive and misleading speech that leads to sin. Similarly, in Romans 16:18, Paul warns the church about false teachers: "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."

These passages highlight the danger of being swayed by eloquent but insincere words. The smoothness of speech can be a tool for manipulation, leading individuals away from truth and righteousness.

Smooth Paths and Divine Guidance

Conversely, the Bible also uses the imagery of smooth paths to describe the guidance and provision of God. In Isaiah 40:4, the prophet speaks of the preparation for the coming of the Lord: "Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain." This passage illustrates the divine act of making paths smooth, symbolizing the removal of obstacles and the establishment of a clear way for God's purposes.

In Proverbs 3:5-6, the promise of a smooth path is given to those who trust in the Lord: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Here, the smoothness of the path is a metaphor for the guidance and direction provided by God to those who rely on Him.

Moral and Spiritual Implications

The dual imagery of smoothness in the Bible serves as a reminder of the moral and spiritual implications of our choices. Smooth speech can lead to deception and moral downfall, while smooth paths represent the righteous and divinely guided life. Believers are encouraged to discern the difference and to seek the smooth paths that align with God's will, avoiding the pitfalls of smooth but deceitful words.

In summary, while the term "smoother" itself is not explicitly found in the Bible, the concept is richly illustrated through the themes of speech and paths. The Bible provides guidance on recognizing the dangers of smooth deception and the blessings of smooth paths prepared by God.(n.) One who, or that which, smooths.4260. machamaah -- smoother than butter
... 4259, 4260. machamaah. 4261 . smoother than butter. Transliteration: machamaah
Phonetic Spelling: (makh-am-aw-aw') Short Definition: butter. ...
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2509. chalaq -- smooth
... flattering. Word Origin from chalaq Definition smooth NASB Word Usage
flattering (2), smooth (2), smoother (1). flattering, smooth. ...
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2505b. chalaq -- to be smooth, slippery
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be smooth, slippery NASB Word Usage faithless
(1), flatter (1), flatters (5), smoother (1), smooths (1). 2505a, 2505b. ...
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Dedication
... I was loth to smoother such fire in my brest; but to vent it, to enflame others.
If you shall blame me, I know others will thanke mee. ...
/.../ward/a coal from the altar to kindle the holy fire of zeale/dedication.htm

The Betrayal
... The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his
words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords." Even an obscure ...
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To the Honourable Mr Yorke.
... And squeeze my hand, and beg me come to-morrow. Refusal! canst thou wear
a smoother form? Indulge me, nor conceive I drop my theme: ...
/.../young/youngs night thoughts/to the honourable mr yorke.htm

Whitefield -- the Method of Grace
... yet, in all ages, we find that there have been many wolves in sheep's clothing,
many that daubed with untempered mortar, that prophesied smoother things than ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 3/whitefield the method of.htm

The Romance of Orthodoxy
... Scientific phrases are used like scientific wheels and piston-rods to make
swifter and smoother yet the path of the comfortable. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/orthodoxy/viii the romance of orthodoxy.htm

Of the Manifold Abuse of Speech.
... David uttered a bloody vow against Nabal, spake words smoother than oil to Uriah,
when he had done him one injury, and designed him another. ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section ii of the manifold.htm

Of Flattery.
... its very softnesses are its cruelest rigor, its Balm corrodes, and (to comprise
all in the Psalmist's excellent Description) its words are smoother than oil ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section viii of flattery.htm

The Source of Power in Prayer.
... to the world; but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore
and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a ...
/.../murray/the masters indwelling/xii the source of power.htm

The Mildness of the Yellow Press
... not use an A as big as a horseshoe in order to make the child jump; on the contrary,
they use it to put the child at his ease, to make things smoother and more ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/viii the mildness of the.htm

The Best of Masters
... Those very utterances might proceed from the lips of an enemy. "The words of his
mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/the best of masters.htm

Smoother (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Smoother (3 Occurrences). ... Her mouth is smoother
than oil, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Smooth (39 Occurrences)

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Speech (107 Occurrences)
... Psalms 55:21 Smoother than cream were the speeches of his mouth, but his heart was
war; his words were softer than oil, yet were they keen-edged swords. ...
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Refiner (10 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 41:7 And strengthen doth an artizan the refiner, A smoother 'with' a hammer,
Him who is beating 'on' an anvil, Saying, 'For joining it 'is' good,' And ...
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Drip (12 Occurrences)
... skies. (See NAS). Proverbs 5:3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey.
Her mouth is smoother than oil, (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Song of ...
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Beats (3 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 41:7 And strengthen doth an artizan the refiner, A smoother 'with' a hammer,
Him who is beating 'on' an anvil, Saying, 'For joining it 'is' good,' And ...
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Adulteress (12 Occurrences)
... See NAS NIV). Proverbs 5:3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her
mouth is smoother than oil, (WEB NAS NIV). Proverbs 5:20 ...
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Strengtheneth (28 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 41:7 And strengthen doth an artizan the refiner, A smoother 'with' a hammer,
Him who is beating 'on' an anvil, Saying, 'For joining it 'is' good,' And ...
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Smoothes (1 Occurrence)

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Honeycomb (9 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV). Proverbs 5:3 For the lips of a strange woman drop
as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: (KJV). ...
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