Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “כֶּלַח”
Understanding Kelach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as כֶּלַח Calah. - § Calah = "vigour" - Kelach, a place in Assyria 1) one of the most ancient cities of Assyria...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
כֶּלַח
Phonetickeh'-lakh
TransliterationKelach
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as כֶּלַח Calah. - § Calah = "vigour" - Kelach, a place in Assyria 1) one of the most ancient cities of Assyria; maybe modern 'Nimrud' located at the confluence of the Tigris and Zab rivers
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 10:11 | “Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,” Word: כֶּלַח (Kelach) | |
| Genesis 10:12 | “And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city.” Word: כֶּלַח (Kelach) |