Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “כִּילַי”
Understanding kîylay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or כֵּלַי kêlay (kay-lah'-ee); from כּוּל in the sense of withholding churl. - niggardly 1) scoundrel, knave
H3596
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
כִּילַי
Phonetickee-lah'-ee
Transliterationkîylay
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or כֵּלַי kêlay (kay-lah'-ee); from כּוּל in the sense of withholding churl. - niggardly 1) scoundrel, knave
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 32:5 | “The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.” Word: כִּילַי (kîylay) | |
| Isaiah 32:7 | “The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.” Word: כִּילַי (kîylay) |
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