כְּלוּב
ke.luv
basket
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit. Therefore they have become great, and grew rich.
Amos 8:1Thus the Lord Yahweh showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit.
Amos 8:2He said, “Amos, what do you see?” I said, “A basket of summer fruit.” Then Yahweh said to me, “The end has come on my people Israel. I will not again pass by them any more.