מִלָּה
mil.lah (H4405)
speech
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word מִלָּה (mil.lah) carries a fundamental meaning of "speech." With 38 occurrences in the Bible, it is a relatively common term used across various contexts. The frequency of its usage suggests that speech played a significant role in the lives of ancient Israelites. The word's meaning encompasses not only spoken words but possibly also inner thoughts, since speech can refer to one's inner musings (Psalm 39:1-4). This association broadens its scope to include all forms of verbal expression, including both external speech and internal reflections. As such, mil.lah highlights the significance of language and communication in the ancient Israelite's world. While its broad meaning encompasses various aspects of communication, mil.lah does not specifically refer to any particular type of speech, such as lying, prophesying, or singing, for instance. Its general term allows for nuanced expressions that convey a wide range of spoken and unspoken communications in biblical narratives and poetry.
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“Yahweh’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.
“If someone ventures to talk with you, will you be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
Your words have supported him who was falling, You have made firm the feeble knees.
Do you intend to reprove words, since the speeches of one who is desperate are as wind?
Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart?
Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good?
That you turn your spirit against God, and let such words go out of your mouth?
I also could speak as you do. If your soul were in my soul’s place, I could join words together against you, and shake my head at you,
“How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
“Oh that my words were now written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book!
“Listen diligently to my speech. Let this be your consolation.
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.
If it isn’t so now, who will prove me a liar, and make my speech worth nothing?”
After my words they didn’t speak again. My speech fell on them.
“Now I have become their song. Yes, I am a byword to them.
“Behold, I waited for your words, and I listened for your reasoning, while you searched out what to say.
for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
For I am full of words. The spirit within me constrains me.
“Surely you have spoken in my hearing, I have heard the voice of your words, saying,
If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I desire to justify you.
“Hear my words, you wise men. Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
“If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.
I will answer you, and your companions with you.
Therefore Job opens his mouth with empty talk, and he multiplies words without knowledge.”
“Bear with me a little, and I will show you; for I still have something to say on God’s behalf.
For truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
Their voice has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether.
Don’t speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.