Job 33:3 — Word Study
WLCיֹֽשֶׁר־ לִבִּ֥י אֲמָרָ֑י וְדַ֥עַת שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י בָּר֥וּר מִלֵּֽלוּ׃
BSAMy wordsʼêmer [from the uprightness of my heart, uttering knowledge clearly] are from an uprightyôsher [morally straight, doing what is right] heartlêb and my lipssâphâh [speaking sincerely, uttering pure knowledge] speakmâlal■ ◂sincerelybârar [with pure sentence, from the heart] what I knowdaʻath [with knowledge, having understanding]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יֹֽשֶׁר־ | [are] [the] uprightness of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| לִבִּ֥י | heart my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| אֲמָרָ֑י | words my | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| וְדַ֥עַת | and [the] knowledge of | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular construct |
| שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י | lips my | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| בָּר֥וּר | purified | Adj |
| מִלֵּֽלוּ׃ | they speak | Verb, Piel, perfect third person common plural |
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| BSB | My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. |
| KJV | My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. |
| ASV | My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely. |
| YLT | Of the uprightness of my heart [are] my sayings, And knowledge have my lips clearly spoken. |
| WEB | My words will utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they will speak sincerely. |
| BBE | My heart is overflowing with knowledge, my lips say what is true. |
The translations agree on the essence of Job's claim regarding the integrity of his speech.
The verse consists of two main clauses connected by 'and,' with additional phrases providing detail about the subjects and actions.
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verbמָלַל
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Deep Study — Job 33:3
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Context — Job's Defensegenerated
Job 33:3 is part of Job's defense where he emphasizes the integrity and sincerity of his words. He asserts that his speech arises from an upright heart, contrasting with the accusations made by his friends. This verse highlights Job's commitment to truth and moral uprightness, setting the stage for his arguments against their claims.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 27:4 | my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. |
| 2 | Proverbs 8:7–8 | For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. |
| 3 | 1 Thessalonians 2:3–4 | For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery. |
| 4 | Job 15:2 | “Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind? |
| 5 | Job 36:3–4 | I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יֹשֶׁר, yo.sher-generated
The noun יֹשֶׁר (*yosher*) means uprightness and is derived from a root that conveys the idea of being straight. It encompasses moral implications, suggesting a life lived with integrity and fairness. In this context, it emphasizes that Job's words are not only truthful but also come from a place of moral clarity.
This word appears frequently in wisdom literature, guiding ethical behavior. Its significance is reinforced in the Hebrew Bible, where it is often associated with righteousness and the character of God, as seen in passages like Psalm 92:15.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, Job's words are rendered as 'My words are from an upright heart,' which aligns with the KJV and ASV, both of which emphasize the moral quality of Job's heart.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb מִלֵּֽלוּ, they speak, governs the whole verse, with two noun phrases serving as the subjects: אֲמָרָ֑י and שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י. The structure highlights Job's assertion about the source of his words, connecting them directly to his heart's uprightness.
The order of the Hebrew emphasizes the relationship between Job's heart and his speech, reinforcing the integrity of both.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יֹשֶׁר as καθαρά, meaning 'pure.' This choice narrows the focus to purity, suggesting that Job's speech is not only upright but also free from impurity.
This rendering indicates a strong emphasis on the moral clarity of Job's words, aligning with the overall theme of his defense.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 33:3 states that Job's words come from an upright heart, and he speaks sincerely about what he knows. This verse highlights Job's commitment to truth and moral integrity in his speech.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
An upright heart refers to a morally straight and honest disposition, indicating that Job's words are sincere and trustworthy.
Job emphasizes the source of his words to defend himself against accusations of wrongdoing and to assert the integrity of his character.
This verse underscores the theme of integrity and truthfulness in Job's defense, contrasting his character with the accusations of his friends.
We learn the importance of speaking from a place of moral integrity and sincerity, valuing truth in our words.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I ensure that my words reflect an upright heart?
- In what ways can I practice sincerity in my speech with others?
- What does it mean to speak from knowledge and understanding in my daily life?
- How can I apply the principles of integrity and truthfulness that Job exemplifies?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early commentary from Gregory the Dialogist reflects on Job's assertion of sincerity and purity in speech, emphasizing the weight of such a declaration.
My words are from my simple heart, and my lips shall speak a pure sentence. To say that speech is simple, is a praise of great weight.Early Church Fathers on Job 33 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 33:3 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleMy words [shall be of] the uprightness of my heart,.... Not that the uprightness of his heart, or his own personal integrity, should be the subject of his discourse; but what he should say would be
Read John Gill on Job 33 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryMy words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. I will speak according to my inward conviction.
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 33 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleI shall not speak passionately or partially, as one resolved to defend what I have once said, whether true or false; but from an honest mind, or what I verily believe to be true, and from a sincere desire to do thee good. I shall not speak my own fancies or devices, but only that which by diligent study and Divine inspiration I know to be true, and this I shall do plainly and clearly.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 33 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 33:3 My words [shall be of] the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.Ver. 3. My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart] i.e. Out of the uprightness of my heart I will deal fairly and faithfully with thee; I will carve thee a piece of my heart, without doubling or dissembling; and why should not downright truth please thee better than a smooth supparasitation ? Bees pass by roses and violets, and sit upon thyme; so should men rather heed sound rebukes, though hot and biting, than flattering discourses, which Solomon fitly calleth, "The song of fools," Ecclesiastes 7:5, a syren’ s song. And another calleth a flatterer a courteous murderer…
Read John Trapp on Job 33 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 3. My words shall be of the uprightness] As God has given me his Spirit, from that Spirit alone will I speak; therefore all my words shall be of uprightness, knowledge, and truth. Knowledge clearly.] דעת ברור daath barur, pure science. I shall lay down no false positions, and I shall have no false consequences.
Read AdamClarke on Job 33 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges3. Reiteration of the speaker’s sincerity; he possesses what Job had desiderated on the part of his three friends, uprightness (ch. Job 6:25). my lips shall utter knowledge clearly] lit. and the knowledge of my lips they shall utter purely, with no mixture of falsehood; his lips will express truly the sincere convictions of his mind.
Read Cambridge on Job 33 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleMy words shall be of the uprightness of my heart - I will speak in sincerity. I will utter nothing that shall be hollow and hypocritical. What I speak shall be the real suggestion of my heart - what I feel and know to be true.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 33 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible3. That “in the proposition of Job, that he suffers and yet is innocent before God, lies the consequence that man without sin is no better than the man with sin, and that the pious have no
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Job 33 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
My words will utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they will speak sincerely.
My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
My words come from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely.
Tyndale line
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.
My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart: and that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
My words are in the vprightnesse of mine heart, and my lippes shall speake pure knowledge.
Strictly literal
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart, and my lips shall utter knowledge purely.
Of the uprightness of my heart [are] my sayings, And knowledge have my lips clearly spoken.
Of the uprightness of my heart [are] my sayings, || And my lips have clearly spoken knowledge.
Out of my straightforward heart [come] my sayings, and my lips utter knowledge clearly.
My words come from the uprightness of my heart; my lips speak pure knowledge.
From the Latin
My words are from my upright heart, and my lips shall speak a pure sentence.
Simplified
My words come from my upright heart; my lips speak sincerely of what I know.
My heart is overflowing with knowledge, my lips say what is true.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of Job 33:3, with all seven words matched in the Hebrew and Greek texts. This consistency reinforces the integrity of Job's claim about his words and their source.
יֹֽשֶׁר־ לִבִּ֥י אֲמָרָ֑י וְדַ֥עַת שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י בָּר֥וּר מִלֵּֽלוּ׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Job 33:3
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word יֹ֫שֶׁר (*yosher*) refers to concepts of straightness and uprightness, encompassing moral implications of rightness and what is due. It is derived from a root meaning to be straight. The entries consistently highlight its application to both physical paths and ethical conduct.
יֹ֫שֶׁר n.m. straightness, uprightness
straightness, evenness, of paths
rightness, uprightness
what is due, right
base
H3476 יֹ֫שֶׁר straightness, uprightness . straightness, evenness, of paths
. rightness, uprightness
. what is due, right
3476 yosher yo'-sher
from 3474; the right:--equity, meet, right, upright(-ness).
see HEBREW for 03474
יֹ֫שֶׁר (yo.sher) — uprightness.
1) straightness, uprightness
1a) straightness, evenness (moral implications)
1b) rightness, uprightness
1c) what is right, what is due
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word לֵב (lev) means 'heart' and encompasses the inner man, mind, will, and emotions. It refers to the center of feelings, intellect, and moral character, as well as the seat of appetites and courage. The entries suggest a broad range of meanings related to human experience and thought, with a specific mention of its use in Jeremiah 51:1.
לֵב 599 n.m. (f.) inner man, mind, will, heart
seldom of things in the midst of the sea
elsewhere of men
the inner man in contrast with the outer
the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
specific reference to mind
spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
spec. ref. to conscience
[various]
for the man himself
as seat of appetites
as seat of emotions and passions
seat of courage
base
לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.
ref
H3820a לֵב inner man, mind, will, heart . seldom of things in the midst of the sea
. elsewhere of men . the inner man in contrast with the outer
. the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
. specific reference to mind
. spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
. spec. ref. to conscience
. [various]
. for the man himself
. as seat of appetites
. as seat of emotions and passions
. seat of courage
H3820b לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash
3820 leb labe
a form of 3824; the heart; also used (figuratively) very
widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect;
likewise for the centre of anything:--+ care for, comfortably,
consent, X considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-),
(hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart((-ed)), X
heed, X I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), X regard((-ed)), X
themselves, X unawares, understanding, X well, willingly,
wisdom.
see HEBREW for 03824
לֵב (lev) — heart.
1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding
1a) inner part, midst
1a1) midst (of things)
1a2) heart (of man)
1a3) soul, heart (of man)
1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory
1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)
1a6) conscience
1a7) heart (of moral character)
1a8) as seat of appetites
1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
לֵב (lev) — Leb.
§ Leb- = "heart of"
(probably a cryptic name for Babylon by Atbash)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word אֹמֶר (*'omer*) refers to an utterance, speech, or word, often used in a poetic or exalted context. It is derived from the root meaning 'to say' and encompasses meanings like saying, promise, and command. The entries collectively emphasize its use in elevated language.
אֹמֶר n.m. utterance, speech, word, only poet., & exalted style
base
H561 אֹמֶר utterance, speech, word, only poet., & exalted style
561 'emer ay'-mer
from 559; something said:--answer, X appointed unto him,
saying, speech, word.
see HEBREW for 0559
אֵמֶר (e.mer) — word.
utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp1bs
דַּ֫עַת (da`ath) means knowledge, encompassing perception, skill, and moral understanding. It is associated with prophetic knowledge and is noted for its divine aspect, particularly in the context of wisdom literature. The entries highlight its use in various forms of knowledge, including discernment and understanding.
דַּ֫עַת n.f. knowledge
knowledge, perception
= skill (in workmanship)
of proph. knowledge
esp. knowledge with moral quality
knowledge possessed by God
esp. in Wisd Lt = discernment, understanding, wisdom
base
H1847 דַּ֫עַת knowledge . . knowledge, perception
. = skill (in workmanship)
. of proph. knowledge
. esp. knowledge with moral quality
. knowledge possessed by God
. esp. in Wisd Lt = discernment, understanding, wisdom
1847 da`ath dah'-ath
from 3045; knowledge:--cunning, (ig-)norantly, know(-ledge),
(un-)awares (wittingly).
see HEBREW for 03045
דַּ֫עַת (da.at) — knowledge.
1) knowledge
1a) knowledge, perception, skill
1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom
Conj | N-fs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular constructHC/Ncfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word שָׂפָה (*saphah*) encompasses meanings related to 'lip,' 'speech,' and 'edge.' It is derived from concepts of termination, suggesting boundaries like the edge of a vessel or the bank of a river. The word can refer to physical lips, language, or the edges of various objects, including shores.
שָׂפָה 176 n.f. lip, speech, edge
lip
language
edge: shore of sea; bank of river
base
H8193 שָׂפָה lip, speech, edge . lip
. language
. edge: shore of sea; bank of river
8193 saphah saw-faw'
or (in dual and plural) sepheth {sef-eth'}; probably from
5595 or 8192 through the idea of termination (compare 5490);
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by
analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.):--band,
bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip,
prating, ((sea-))shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words.
see HEBREW for 05595
see HEBREW for 08192
see HEBREW for 05490
שָׂפָה (sa.phah) — lips.
: lips/mouth
1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding
1a) lip (as body part)
1b) language
1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
שָׂפָה (sa.phah) — lip: words.
: words/language
1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding
1a) lip (as body part)
1b) language
1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
שָׂפָה (sa.phah) — lip: edge.
: edge/border/opening
1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding
1a) lip (as body part)
1b) language
1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
שָׂפָה (sa.phah) — lip: shore.
: shore/bank(of_sea/river)
1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding
1a) lip (as body part)
1b) language
1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
N-fd | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp1bs
בָּרַר (barar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to purify, select, or choose. It encompasses a range of actions including cleansing, polishing, and testing. The word appears in various forms, such as purging or proving oneself, and is notably used in the context of making something bright or clean. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
[בָּרַר] vb. purify, select
Qal
purge out, purify
choose, select, only Pt. and in Chronicler
cleanse, make shining, polish
test, prove
Niph. purify oneself
Pi. purify
Hiph.
purify, cleanse
polish arrows
Hithp.
purify oneself
shew oneself pure, just, kind
base
H1305 [בָּרַר] purify, select .. purge out, purify
. choose, select, only Pt. and in Chronicler
. cleanse, make shining, polish
. test, prove
. purify oneself
. purify
. . purify, cleanse
. polish arrows
. . purify oneself
. shew oneself pure, just, kind
1305 barar baw-rar'
a primitive root; to clarify (i.e. brighten), examine,
select:--make bright, choice, chosen, cleanse (be clean),
clearly, polished, (shew self) pure(-ify), purge (out).
בָּרַר (ba.rar) — to purify.
1) to purify, select, polish, choose, purge, cleanse or make bright, test or prove
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to purge, purge out, purify
1a2) to choose, select
1a3) to cleanse, make shining, polish
1a4) to test, prove
1b) (Niphal) to purify oneself
1c) (Piel) to purify
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to purify
1d2) to polish arrows
1e) (Hithpael)
1e1) to purify oneself
1e2) to show oneself pure, just, kind
Adj — AdjHAamsa
מָלַל (malal) is a Hebrew verb with two primary meanings: to speak or say, and to rub or scrape. The speaking aspect is often poetic, while the rubbing meaning appears only in the Qal participle form. Notably, it is referenced in Proverbs 6:13. The lexicons agree on these meanings without significant disagreement.
ref
H4448a מָלַל Pi. speak, utter, say H4448b מָלַל rub, scrape—onlyQal Pt.
4448 malal maw-lal'
a primitive root; to speak (mostly poetical) or say:--say,
speak, utter.
מָלַל (ma.lal) — to speak.
1) to speak, utter, say
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Piel) to say, utter
Aramaic equivalent: me.lal (מְלַל "to speak" H4449)
מָלַל (ma.lal) — to rub.
rub, scrape
V-Piel-Perf-3cp — Verb · Piel · perfect third person common pluralHVpp3cp