The meaning of “כֶּלֶב”
Understanding keleb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dog. - a dog - hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute 1) dog 1a) dog (literal) 1b) contempt or abasement (fig.) 1c) of p...
כֶּלֶב
dog. - a dog - hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute 1) dog 1a) dog (literal) 1b) contempt or abasement (fig.) 1c) of pagan sacrifice 1d) of male cult prostitute (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 22:31 | “And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs. ” Word: כֶּלֶב (keleb) | |
| Judges 7:5 | “So he brought down the people unto the water: and the Lord said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink.” Word: כֶּלֶב (keleb) | |
| 2 Samuel 9:8 | “And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?” Word: כֶּלֶב (keleb) | |
| 2 Kings 9:10 | “And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled.” Word: כֶּלֶב (keleb) | |
| Psalms 59:6 | “They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.” Word: כֶּלֶב (keleb) |
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