Strong's Lexicon Qehelathah: Qehelathah Original Word: קְהֵלָתָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root קָהָל (qahal), meaning "assembly" or "congregation." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Qehelathah, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of "assembly" can be related to the Greek word ἐκκλησία (ekklesia), Strong's Greek #1577, which is often translated as "church" or "assembly." Usage: Qehelathah is a place name mentioned in the Old Testament. It is one of the locations where the Israelites camped during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. The name itself suggests a place of gathering or assembly, reflecting its root meaning. Cultural and Historical Background: The journey of the Israelites through the wilderness is a significant period in biblical history, marking their transition from slavery in Egypt to becoming a nation under God's covenant. The various locations mentioned, including Qehelathah, are part of the itinerary recorded in the Book of Numbers. These places often served as settings for important events, lessons, and divine encounters that shaped the identity and faith of the Israelite community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qahal Definition "assembly," a place in the desert NASB Translation Kehelathah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְהֵלָ֫תָה proper name (assembly) station of Israel in wilderness Numbers 33:22,23 (P); ᵐ5 Μακελλαθ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kehelathah From qahal; convocation; Kehelathah, a place in the Desert -- Kehelathah. see HEBREW qahal Forms and Transliterations בִּקְהֵלָֽתָה׃ בקהלתה׃ מִקְּהֵלָ֑תָה מקהלתה bikheLatah biq·hê·lā·ṯāh biqhêlāṯāh mikkeheLatah miq·qə·hê·lā·ṯāh miqqəhêlāṯāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 33:22 HEB: מֵרִסָּ֑ה וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ בִּקְהֵלָֽתָה׃ NAS: from Rissah and camped in Kehelathah. KJV: and pitched in Kehelathah. INT: Rissah and camped Kehelathah Numbers 33:23 2 Occurrences |