Strong's Lexicon kehal: Assembly, congregation Original Word: כְּהַל Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קָהַל (qahal), meaning "to assemble" or "to gather." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1577 ἐκκλησία (ekklesia): Often translated as "church" or "assembly," this Greek term carries a similar meaning to "kehal," referring to a gathering of believers or a congregation. Usage: The term "kehal" refers to an assembly or gathering of people, often used in the context of a congregation or community of Israelites. It signifies a collective group brought together for a specific purpose, such as worship, decision-making, or celebration. The word emphasizes the communal aspect of the Israelite society, highlighting the importance of unity and shared identity under God's covenant. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of assembly was central to religious and social life. The "kehal" often gathered at significant locations such as the Tabernacle or Temple for worship, festivals, and important communal decisions. This assembly was not merely a social gathering but a sacred congregation under the leadership of priests, prophets, or kings. The idea of the "kehal" reflects the theocratic nature of Israelite society, where God was seen as the ultimate leader of the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) a root corresponding to yakol and kul Definition to be able NASB Translation able (2), could (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כְּהַל] verb be able (ᵑ7 id.; Egyptian Aramaic, S-CPap.A 6. 8.11+; Ethiopic  compare synonym יְכִל); — Pe`al Participle active, usually followed by infinitiveabsolute כָּהֵל Daniel 2:26; Daniel 4:15 (infinitive omitted); plural absolute כָּֽהֲלִין Daniel 5:8,15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be able, could (Aramaic) a root corresponding to yakol and kuwl; to be able -- be able, could. see HEBREW yakol see HEBREW kuwl Forms and Transliterations כָּהֵ֔ל כָּהֵ֗ל כָהֲלִ֤ין כָהֲלִ֥ין כהל כהלין chahaLin ḵā·hă·lîn kā·hêl ḵāhălîn kaHel kāhêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:26 HEB: (הַֽאִיתָ֣ךְ ק) כָּהֵ֗ל לְהוֹדָעֻתַ֛נִי חֶלְמָ֥א NAS: was Belteshazzar, Are you able to make known KJV: Art thou able to make known INT: was Belteshazzar art thou able to make the dream Daniel 4:18 Daniel 5:8 Daniel 5:15 4 Occurrences |
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