Lexicon kilay or kelay: Mixtures, Mixed Kinds Original Word: כִּילַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance churl Or kelay {kay-lah'-ee}; from kuwl in the sense of withholding; niggardly -- churl. see HEBREW kuwl NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nakal Definition a rascal NASB Translation rogue (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs כִּילַי, כֵּלַי Isaiah 32:5,7 see נכל (Köii. 118). כִּילַי, כֵּלַי noun masculine knave (for נְכִילַי see Köii.1, 118); — absolute כִּילַי Isaiah 32:5 (opposed to שׁוֺעַ, "" נָבָל); כֵּלַי Isaiah 32:7 (assonance with כֵּלָיו, from כְּלִי q. v.). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root כִּיל (kil), which conveys the idea of being miserly or stingy.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar concept of service and duty, though not directly related to stinginess, is found in Strong's Greek Number G5257 (ὑπηρέτης • hypēretēs), which means "servant" or "minister." While not a direct translation of niggardliness, it reflects the opposite attitude of service and giving, as opposed to withholding and selfishness. Usage: The word כִּילַי is used in the context of describing a person who is tight-fisted or stingy, particularly in their dealings with others. It is often used to highlight a lack of generosity or a selfish disposition. Context: The term כִּילַי appears in the Hebrew Bible to characterize individuals who are not generous with their resources. This word is used to describe a person who hoards their wealth and is reluctant to share with others, reflecting a heart condition that is contrary to the biblical ideal of generosity and hospitality. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, being niggardly was seen as a negative trait, as it went against the communal and supportive nature expected within the Israelite community. The Bible often contrasts the niggardly with the righteous, who are depicted as open-handed and willing to share their blessings with those in need. Forms and Transliterations וְכֵלַ֖י וּלְכִילַ֕י וכלי ולכילי ū·lə·ḵî·lay ulechiLai ūləḵîlay vecheLai wə·ḵê·lay wəḵêlayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 32:5 HEB: לְנָבָ֖ל נָדִ֑יב וּלְכִילַ֕י לֹ֥א יֵֽאָמֵ֖ר NAS: noble, Or the rogue be spoken KJV: liberal, nor the churl said INT: will the fool noble the rogue No be spoken Isaiah 32:7 2 Occurrences |
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