מָלַץ

Strong’s Definition

to be smooth, i.e. (figuratively) pleasant

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

be sweet.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to be smooth, be slippery
• 2.(niphal) to be smooth (agreeable, pleasant)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: mâlats; Pronunciation: maw-lats'