◄ 3628. keli or kelu ►
Strong's Lexicon keli or kelu: Vessel, implement, utensil, article, equipment, weapon Original Word: כְּלִיא Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: kliy' Pronunciation: keh-LEE Phonetic Spelling: (kel-ee') Definition: Vessel, implement, utensil, article, equipment, weapon Meaning: a prison Word Origin: From the root verb כָּלָה (kalah), meaning "to complete" or "to finish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4632 (skeuos): Vessel, implement, equipment - G3696 (hoplon): Weapon, tool Usage: The Hebrew word "keli" is a versatile term used to describe various objects, ranging from household utensils and tools to weapons and musical instruments. It signifies items that are crafted for a specific purpose, often implying functionality and utility. In the context of the Old Testament, "keli" can refer to sacred objects used in worship, everyday items for domestic use, or instruments of war. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, "keli" encompassed a wide array of objects essential for daily life and religious practices. The Israelites, like other ancient Near Eastern peoples, relied on these implements for survival, worship, and warfare. The construction and use of "keli" were often guided by specific instructions, especially in the context of the Tabernacle and Temple, where they held ceremonial significance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kala Definition confinement, restraint, imprisonment NASB Translation prison* (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prison Or kluwi {kel-oo'}; from kala' (compare kele'); a prison -- prison. see HEBREW #NAME? see HEBREW kala' see HEBREW kele' Forms and Transliterations הַכְּלֽוּא׃ הכלוא׃ hak·kə·lū hakkeLu hakkəlū Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Jeremiah 37:4 HEB: [הַכְּלִיא כ] (הַכְּלֽוּא׃ ק) INT: had not put court prison Jeremiah 52:31 HEB: [הַכְּלִיא כ] (הַכְּלֽוּא׃ ק) INT: and brought court prison 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 3628 2 Occurrences hak·kə·lū — 2 Occ.