The meaning of “קַל”
Understanding qal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contracted from קָלַל light, swift(-ly). - light - (by implication) rapid (also adverbial) 1) swift, light, fleet 1a) sw...
קַל
contracted from קָלַל light, swift(-ly). - light - (by implication) rapid (also adverbial) 1) swift, light, fleet 1a) swift 1b) one who is swift
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 2:18 | “And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.” Word: קַל (qal) | |
| Job 24:18 | “He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth: he beholdeth not the way of the vineyards.” Word: קַל (qal) | |
| Ecclesiastes 9:11 | “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.” Word: קַל (qal) | |
| Isaiah 19:1 | “The burden of Egypt. Behold, the Lord rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.” Word: קַל (qal) | |
| Jeremiah 46:6 | “Let not the swift flee away, nor the mighty man escape; they shall stumble, and fall toward the north by the river Euphrates.” Word: קַל (qal) |
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