Definition
a primitive root; to crack a joint; by implication, to wring the neck of a fowl (without separating it)
Traditional renderings: wring off.
Traditional renderings: wring off.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Leviticus 1:15וּמָלַק֙ · twist offThen the priest shall bring it to the altar, twist off its head, and burn it on the altar; its blood should be drained out on the side of the altar.
- Leviticus 5:8וּמָלַ֧ק · He is to twistHe is to bring them to the priest, who shall first present the one for the sin offering. He is to twist its head at the front of its neck without severing it;