Strong's H4454 · Hebrew
מָלַק
mâlaq · /maw-lak'/
Definition
to crack a joint; by implication, to wring the neck of afowl (without separating it)
KJV: wring off.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָלַק across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus2 verses
And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and wring off his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the side of the altar: wring: or, pinch off the head with the nail
Leviticus 5:8And he shall bring them unto the priest, who shall offer that which is for the sin offering first, and wring off his head from his neck, but shall not divide it asunder:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4454 (mâlaq) mean?
to crack a joint; by implication, to wring the neck of afowl (without separating it)
How many times does H4454 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4454 (מָלַק) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “off.”
How is mâlaq translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4454 is rendered as “off” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word מָלַק come from?
a primitive root;