The meaning of “כְּלוּב”
Understanding kᵉlûwb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
basket, cage. - a bird-trap (as furnished with a clap-stick or treadle to spring it) - hence, a basket (as resembling a ...
כְּלוּב
basket, cage. - a bird-trap (as furnished with a clap-stick or treadle to spring it) - hence, a basket (as resembling a wicker cage) 1) cage, basket, dog cage
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 5:27 | “As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.” Word: כְּלוּב (kᵉlûwb) | |
| Amos 8:1 | “Thus hath the Lord God shewed unto me: and behold a basket of summer fruit.” Word: כְּלוּב (kᵉlûwb) | |
| Amos 8:2 | “And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of summer fruit. Then said the Lord unto me, The end is come upon my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.” Word: כְּלוּב (kᵉlûwb) |
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