Strong's Lexicon kelach: vigor, strength Original Word: כֶּלַח Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to be firm or strong Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of strength and vigor can be related to Greek words such as "ἰσχύς" (ischys - G2479), meaning strength or might, and "δύναμις" (dynamis - G1411), meaning power or ability. Usage: The Hebrew word "kelach" refers to physical strength or vigor. It is used to describe the vitality and robustness of a person, often in the context of youth or the prime of life. The term emphasizes the physical capabilities and energy that come with health and youthfulness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical strength and vigor were highly valued attributes, often associated with the ability to work, fight, and lead. The concept of strength was not only physical but also symbolic of divine blessing and favor. In a society where manual labor and military prowess were essential for survival and prosperity, "kelach" represented an important aspect of a person's character and potential. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition firm or rugged strength NASB Translation full vigor (1), vigor (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. כֶּ֫לַח noun masculine possibly firm or rugged strength (see √ above), אֱלֵיקָֿ֑בֶר ׳תָּבוֺא בְכ Job 5:26 thou shalt come in firm strength (with thy body vigorous, powers unimpaired) unto the grave; עָלֵימוֺ אָבַד כָּ֑לַךְ Job 30:2 upon whom vigour has perished. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance full old age From an unused root meaning to be complete; maturity -- full (old) age. Forms and Transliterations בְכֶ֣לַח בכלח כָּֽלַח׃ כלח׃ ḇə·ḵe·laḥ ḇəḵelaḥ kā·laḥ Kalach kālaḥ veChelachLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 5:26 HEB: תָּב֣וֹא בְכֶ֣לַח אֱלֵי־ קָ֑בֶר NAS: to the grave in full vigor, Like the stacking KJV: to [thy] grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn INT: will come full to the grave Job 30:2 2 Occurrences |
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