Strong's Lexicon Kalneh: Kalneh Original Word: כְּלְנֶה Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain origin, possibly related to the Akkadian or Sumerian languages. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Kalneh in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun referring to a location. Usage: Kalneh is a city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the ancient region of Shinar. It is considered one of the early cities established by Nimrod, a mighty hunter and ruler, as described in the Book of Genesis. The name Kalneh may imply a place of fortification or strength, though its exact meaning remains uncertain. Cultural and Historical Background: Kalneh is traditionally identified with one of the cities in the land of Shinar, which is often equated with ancient Mesopotamia. This region was known for its early urbanization and development of civilization, including the rise of city-states. Kalneh, along with Babel, Erech, and Accad, is mentioned as part of Nimrod's kingdom, suggesting its significance in the early post-Flood world. The historical and archaeological identification of Kalneh remains debated, with some scholars proposing connections to sites like Nippur or Ctesiphon. Brown-Driver-Briggs כַּלְנֵ֑ה (van d. H, so Norzi; Baer כַּלְנֶ֑ה) proper name, of a location in Babylonia, Genesis 10:10 (J), ᵐ5 Ξαλαννη; DlPa 225 proposes identify. with Babylonian Kul-unu = Zirlab (conquered by Sargon in 710: COTGenesis 10:10: Amos 6:2), but dubious, and site of Zirlab unknown. כַּלְנֶה Amos 6:2, probably = כַּלְנוֺ Isaiah 10:9 proper name, of a location city (conquered by Assyria under Sargon ?) possibly = כַּנֶּה (q. v.) Ezekiel 27:23, ᵐ5 omitted in Amos 6:2, Ξαλαννη Isaiah 10:9; perhaps = Kullani (WklGeschichte. Babylonian 225) i.e. (TomkinsPSBA Jan. 1883, 61) Kullanhou, near Aleppo, conquered by Tiglath-Pileser III in 738 (COTii, 195); or (Di) Kunulua (KG217 KBi, 107), southeast of Antioch (compare DrAmos 6:2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Calneh, Calno Or Kalneh {kal-nay'}; also Kalnow {kal-no'}; of foreign derivation; Calneh or Calno, a place in the Assyrian empire -- Calneh, Calno. Compare Kanneh. see HEBREW Kanneh Forms and Transliterations וְכַלְנֵ֑ה וכלנה כַּלְנ֑וֹ כַֽלְנֵה֙ כלנה כלנו chalNeh ḵal·nêh kal·nōw ḵalnêh kalNo kalnōw vechalNeh wə·ḵal·nêh wəḵalnêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:10 HEB: וְאֶ֖רֶךְ וְאַכַּ֣ד וְכַלְנֵ֑ה בְּאֶ֖רֶץ שִׁנְעָֽר׃ NAS: and Accad and Calneh, in the land KJV: and Accad, and Calneh, in the land INT: and Erech and Accad and Calneh the land of Shinar Isaiah 10:9 Amos 6:2 3 Occurrences |
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