Hebrew · H4422, G4982 · unreviewed

מָלַט

Properly, to be smooth , i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue ; specifically, to bring forth young , emit sparks · to save

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מָלַט H4422 properly, to be smooth , i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue ; specifically, to bring forth young , emit sparks

Pronunciation mālaṭ

Escape through slipperiness; to slip away from danger or constraints, hence to deliver or preserve.

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σώζω G4982 to save

Pronunciation sṓzō

Salvation encompasses past redemption, present grace, and future glory—three temporal dimensions of deliverance.

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What does מָלַט (malat) mean in the Bible?

מָלַט · σώζω is a Hebrew word meaning "to slip away or be delivered from danger".

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Meaning

to slip away or be delivered from danger

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 40×

Imperfect 2Kgs 10:24 · Amos 9:1 · Dan 12:1 · Eccl 7:26 · Ezek 17:18 · Isa 49:24 · Isa 49:25 · Jer 32:4 · Joel 3:5 · Prov 19:5 · Prov 28:26 · Jer 34:3 · Jer 38:18 · Jer 38:23 · 1Sam 27:1 · Dan 11:41 18×

Perfect 1Sam 23:13 · 1Sam 30:17 · 2Chr 16:7 · Jer 41:15 · Judg 3:26 · Judg 3:29 · Prov 11:21 · 2Kgs 19:37 · 2Sam 4:6 · Isa 37:38 · 2Sam 1:3 · Ps 124:7 13×

Sequential imperfect Gen 19:17 · Gen 19:22 · Zech 2:11 4×

Jussive 1Kgs 18:40 · Jer 46:6 2×

Cohortative 1Sam 20:29 · Gen 19:20 2×

Infinitive construct 1Sam 27:1 1×

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 14×

Imperfect Amos 2:14 · Amos 2:15 · Eccl 8:8 · Job 20:20 · Job 22:30 · Ps 33:17 · Ps 89:49 · Job 29:12 9×

Participle active 1Sam 19:11 1×

Perfect Ezek 33:5 1×

Infinitive construct Isa 46:2 1×

Infinitive absolute Jer 39:18 1×

Sequential imperfect Jer 48:6 1×

Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 1×

Imperfect Job 41:11 1×

Hebrew Verb Forms

How this verb appears across 55 occurrences in the Hebrew OT (OSHB Leningrad Codex).

Aspect / Form

Imperfect 30 Perfect 14 Imperative 5 Cohortative 2 Infinitive construct 2 Participle 1 Infinitive absolute 1

Stem

Niphal 40 Piel 14 Hithpael 1

Mood

Indicative/jussive 25 Indicative 14 Imperative 5 Indicative/cohortative 3 Jussive 2

OT Occurrences

Aspect in Hebrew reflects grammatical form, not tense. "Perfect" (Perfective) typically denotes completed action; "Imperfect" (Imperfective) denotes incomplete or ongoing action. Stem modifies the action type (Qal=simple, Niphal=passive, Piel=intensive, etc.).

Morphology: OSHB WLC (Open Scriptures, CC BY 4.0) · STEPBible TEHMC (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0)

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

1 Corinthians 10 — Learn from Israel, Flee Idolatry, and Seek the Good of Others for God’s Glory 1 Corinthians 15 — Christ Is Risen, the Dead Will Be Raised, and Death Will Be Destroyed Acts 11 — Jerusalem Recognizes God’s Grace to the Gentiles Acts 14 — Through Many Hardships into the Kingdom Acts 15 — The Gospel of Grace Clarified and the Gentiles Received Acts 16 — The Gospel Enters Macedonia: Opened Hearts, Broken Chains, and Household Faith Acts 27 — The Storm, the Shipwreck, and the Promise of God Acts 4 — Christ Alone Saves and His Witnesses Speak Boldly John 10 — The Good Shepherd, the Door, and the Son One with the Father John 12 — The Anointed King, the Lifted-Up Son of Man, and the Hour of Glory Luke 17 — Faithful Servants, Grateful Cleansing, and the Coming Kingdom Luke 18 — Persistent Faith, Humble Mercy, and the King on the Road to Jerusalem Luke 23 — The Innocent King Condemned, Crucified with Transgressors, and Buried in Hope Luke 6 — The Lord of the Sabbath Forms a Kingdom People Luke 7 — The Compassionate Lord Who Heals, Raises, Confirms, and Forgives Luke 8 — The Word Heard, the Kingdom Revealed, and the Lord’s Authority Displayed Mark 10 — The Way of the Servant King: Marriage, Children, Wealth, Cross, Ransom, and Sight Mark 13 — Watch and Endure: Temple Judgment, Gospel Witness, Tribulation, the Son of Man, and Readiness Mark 15 — The Crucified King: Condemnation, Mockery, Death, Confession, and Burial Mark 3 — The Servant-King Confronted: Sabbath Mercy, Demonic Accusation, and the Family of God Mark 5 — The Authority of Jesus over Demons, Disease, and Death Mark 6 — Rejected Prophet, Sending Lord, Wilderness Shepherd, and Divine Son on the Sea Matthew 1 — The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus the Messiah Matthew 10 — The Mission of the Twelve, Costly Witness, and Allegiance to Christ Matthew 14 — The Death of John, the Compassion of Jesus, and the Son of God over Bread, Sea, and Fear Matthew 16 — The Confession of the Christ, the Church Christ Builds, and the Cross-Shaped Way of Discipleship Matthew 19 — Marriage from Creation, Children Received, Riches Renounced, and the Reward of Following Christ Matthew 24 — The Olivet Discourse: Temple Desolation, Coming Judgment, the Son of Man, and Watchful Readiness Matthew 8 — The Authority of Jesus over Uncleanness, Sickness, Discipleship, Storms, and Demons Matthew 9 — Authority to Forgive, Mercy for Sinners, and Compassion for the Harvest Romans 10 — Christ the End of the Law and the Righteousness Received by Faith Romans 11 — The Remnant, the Grafted Gentiles, and the Mercy of God Toward Israel Romans 9 — God’s Faithfulness, Sovereign Mercy, and Israel’s Stumbling Over Christ

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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