Lexical Definition
חֲלַקְלַקָּה chălaqlaqqâh (khal-ak-lak-kaw') smoothness H:N-F
by reduplication from חָלַק
flattery, slippery.
- properly, something very smooth
- i.e. a treacherous spot
- figuratively, blandishment
1) flattery, slipperiness, fine promises, smoothness
1a) slipperiness
1b) fine promises
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חֲלַקְלַקּוֺת noun plural feminine abstract smoothness, slipperiness, flattery, fine promises;
1. slipperiness יהידֿרכם חשׁך וַחֲלַקְלַקֹּת Ps 35:6 יהיה דרכם להם כַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֺת Jer 23:12.
2. fine promises והחזיק מלכוּת בַּחֲלַקְלַקּוֺה Dan 11:21 compare Dan 11:34.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 35:6 |
| Jeremiah | 23:12 |
| Daniel | 11:21 · 11:34 |