Biblica Analytica
H3625 Hebrew

כֶּ֫לַח

ke.lach

Calah

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Calah
Transliteration
ke.lach
Strong's Number
H3625
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The 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
Strong's
H3625
Lemma
כֶּ֫לַח
Transliteration
ke.lach
Definition
Calah
Occurrences
2
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text