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Kalibbo or Kalebi: Caleb

Original Word: כָּלִבּוֹ
Part of Speech: Adjective, of a people
Transliteration: Kalibbow
Pronunciation: kah-LEE-bo or kah-LEH-bee
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-lib-bo')
Definition: Caleb
Meaning: a Calebite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of the house of Caleb

Probably by erroneous transcription for Kalebiy {kaw-lay-bee'}; patronymically from Kaleb; a Calebite or descendant of Caleb -- of the house of Caleb.

see HEBREW Kaleb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Kaleb
Definition
desc. of Caleb
NASB Translation
Calebite (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
כָּלִבִּי adjective, of a people of כָּלֵב 1 Samuel 25:3 Qr (Kt כְּלִבּוֺ).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from כָּלֵב (H3612), meaning "Caleb."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the term "Calebite" in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, the name Caleb itself is transliterated in the Greek Septuagint as Χάλεβ (Chaleb), which corresponds to the Hebrew כָּלֵב (H3612).

Usage: The term "Calebite" is used to denote individuals who are descendants of Caleb, a notable figure from the tribe of Judah. Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan and is known for his faithfulness and courage.

Context: • The term כָּלִבּוֹ (Kalibbo) refers to a member of the Calebite family, which is a clan within the tribe of Judah. Caleb, the progenitor of this clan, is a prominent biblical figure known for his unwavering faith in God. He, along with Joshua, was one of the two spies who brought back a positive report about the Promised Land, encouraging the Israelites to trust in God's promise (Numbers 13-14).
• Caleb's faithfulness was rewarded by God, who promised him and his descendants a portion of the land of Canaan. This promise was fulfilled when Caleb received Hebron as his inheritance (Joshua 14:13-14).
• The Calebites are mentioned in the context of their association with the region of Hebron and their role in the history of Israel. They are noted for their loyalty to the house of David, as seen in the narrative of Nabal, a wealthy Calebite, and his wife Abigail, who later became one of David's wives (1 Samuel 25).
• The Calebite lineage is significant in the biblical narrative, highlighting themes of faith, inheritance, and loyalty to God's chosen leaders.

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