כֶּ֫לַח
ke.lach
Calah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word כֶּ֫לַח (ke.lach) Strong's number H3625 is a proper name, specifically referring to an individual or a person. It is not a common noun with a general meaning, but rather a unique identifier for a particular person, in this case, a person named Calah. This proper name appears only twice in the Bible, suggesting that it may be a relatively minor reference or an obscure figure. Without more context, it's difficult to determine the significance or importance of Calah in ancient society. In its limited occurrences, כֶּ֫לַח simply serves as a label to identify a specific individual, much like a modern name. Its meaning and significance are tied directly to the person it represents, making it a relatively straightforward and simple term within the Hebrew language.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text