◄ 3621. Kelubay ►
Strong's Lexicon Kelubay: Kelubai Original Word: כְּלוּבַי Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Kluwbay Pronunciation: keh-loo-bah'ee Phonetic Spelling: (kel-oo-bay'-ee) Definition: Kelubai Meaning: Kelubai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּלַב (kalab), meaning "dog." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Kelubai, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical records. Usage: The name Kelubai appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. Context: Kelubai is a figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as a descendant of Caleb, a prominent figure known for his faithfulness and leadership during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. The name Kelubai appears in 1 Chronicles 2:9, where he is listed as a son of Hezron. This passage is part of a larger genealogical account that traces the lineage of the tribe of Judah, highlighting the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in the biblical narrative. The name Kelubai is significant in the context of the tribe of Judah, which holds a central role in the history of Israel. Judah is the tribe from which King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ are descended, according to biblical tradition. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the legitimacy and continuity of the Davidic line, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. In the broader biblical context, names often carry symbolic meanings or reflect the character and destiny of individuals. While the specific meaning of Kelubai is not elaborated upon in the biblical text, the root of the name, כָּלַב (kalab), meaning "dog," may suggest qualities such as loyalty or tenacity, traits often associated with dogs in ancient Near Eastern cultures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as keleb Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Chelubai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּלוּבָ֑י proper name, masculine a son of Hezron of Judah, according to 1 Chronicles 2:9 (ᵐ5 Ξαβελ, A Ξαλεβ, ᵐ5L Ξαλωβι), = כָּלֵב 1 Chronicles 2:18 etc. (see כָּלֵב 2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kelubai, an Israelite A form of Kaleb; Kelubai, an Israelite: see HEBREW Kaleb Forms and Transliterations כְּלוּבָֽי׃ כלובי׃ kə·lū·ḇāy kəlūḇāy keluVai Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:9 HEB: רָ֖ם וְאֶת־ כְּלוּבָֽי׃ NAS: Ram and Chelubai. KJV: and Ram, and Chelubai. INT: to him Jerahmeel Ram and Chelubai 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 3621 1 Occurrence kə·lū·ḇāy — 1 Occ.