קַלָּע
qal.la
slinger
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word קַלָּע (qal.la) is defined as a "slinger." This term likely refers to a person who uses a sling to propel objects, such as stones or projectiles. The word appears only once in the Bible, indicating its relatively rare usage in ancient Hebrew literature. As a term for a specific occupation or tool, qal.la is likely used to describe a physical action or a person's profession. Its significance lies in its association with a particular technical skill or craft, which was likely valued in ancient societies for its utility and effectiveness. The limited occurrence of qal.la in the Bible suggests that it may have been a specialized term, used in specific contexts to convey a particular idea or image. Further analysis of the surrounding text and cultural context would be necessary to fully understand the significance of this word in its original context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text