Biblica Analytica
H3619 Hebrew

כְּלוּב

ke.luv

basket

Lexicon Entry

Definition
basket
Transliteration
ke.luv
Strong's Number
H3619
Occurrences
3
Semantic Domain
Construction & Crafts

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word כְּלוּב (ke-luv) has a short definition of "basket." It falls under the semantic domain of Construction & Crafts, indicating its relation to objects made by humans, likely used for storage or carrying. With only three occurrences in the Bible, the usage of this word is limited, suggesting it may be used in specific contexts or cultural settings. In the available occurrences, the meaning of "basket" would likely encompass a container made of woven or basketry materials, possibly used to carry or store items. This understanding is consistent with its placement in the Construction & Crafts domain. Without further information, the specific characteristics of the basket, such as its material, size, or function, cannot be determined. Given its limited usage, the significance of this word in the biblical narrative is also subject to interpretation. It is possible that the word ke-luv holds cultural or regional significance, but without more information, its broader implications cannot be fully assessed.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H3619
Lemma
כְּלוּב
Transliteration
ke.luv
Definition
basket
Occurrences
3
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences across the text