The meaning of “כּוּל”
Understanding kûwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be able to, can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing, guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, ma...
כּוּל
(be able to, can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing, guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, make provision, receive, sustain, provide sustenance (victuals). - properly, to keep in - hence, to measure - figuratively, to maintain (in various senses) 1) to seize, contain, measure 1a)(Qal) to measure, calculate 1b) (Pilpel) to sustain, maintain, contain 1b1) to sustain, support, nourish 1b2) to contain, hold in, restrain 1b3) to support, endure 1c) (Polpal) to be supplied 1d) (Hilpil) to contain, hold, hold in, endure 1d1) to contain 1d2) to sustain, endure
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 47:12 | “And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father’s household, with bread, according to their families.” Word: כּוּל (kûwl) | |
| 1 Kings 8:64 | “The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that was before the house of the Lord: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that was before the Lord was too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.” Word: כּוּל (kûwl) | |
| Psalms 112:5 | “A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.” Word: כּוּל (kûwl) | |
| Jeremiah 10:10 | “But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.” Word: כּוּל (kûwl) | |
| Amos 7:10 | “Then Amaziah the priest of Beth–el sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.” Word: כּוּל (kûwl) |
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