Strong's H2509 · Hebrew
חָלָק
châlâq · /khaw-lawk'/
Number
H2509
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָלָק
Transliteration
châlâq
Pronunciation
khaw-lawk'
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
smooth (especially of tongue)
KJV: flattering, smooth.
Root / derivation: from H2505 (חָלַק);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָלָק across 4 verses.
flattering2×
smooth1×
smoother1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis1 verse
Proverbs2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2509 (châlâq) mean?
smooth (especially of tongue)
How many times does H2509 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2509 (חָלָק) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “flattering.”
How is châlâq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2509 is rendered as “flattering” (2×), “smooth” (1×), “smoother” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חָלָק come from?
from H2505 (חָלַק);