The meaning of “כִּלְיָה”
Understanding kilyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of כְּלִי (only in the plural) kidneys, reins. - a kidney (as an essential organ) - figuratively, the mind (as ...
כִּלְיָה
feminine of כְּלִי (only in the plural) kidneys, reins. - a kidney (as an essential organ) - figuratively, the mind (as the interior self) 1) kidneys 1a) of physical organ (lit.) 1b) of seat of emotion and affection (fig.) 1c) of sacrificial animals 2) (TWOT) reins
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:22 | “Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration:” Word: כִּלְיָה (kilyâh) | |
| Leviticus 7:4 | “And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul that is above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away:” Word: כִּלְיָה (kilyâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:14 | “Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape.” Word: כִּלְיָה (kilyâh) | |
| Job 19:27 | “Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.” Word: כִּלְיָה (kilyâh) | |
| Psalms 26:2 | “Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.” Word: כִּלְיָה (kilyâh) |
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