3628. keli or kelu

Lexicon

keli or kelu: Vessel, implement, utensil, article, equipment, weapon

Original Word: כְּלִיא
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: kliy'
Pronunciation: keh-LEE
Phonetic Spelling: (kel-ee')
Definition: Vessel, implement, utensil, article, equipment, weapon
Meaning: a prison

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

prison

Or kluwi {kel-oo'}; from kala' (compare kele'); a prison -- prison.

see HEBREW #NAME?

see HEBREW kala'

see HEBREW kele'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kala
Definition
confinement, restraint, imprisonment
NASB Translation
prison* (2).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּלָא (kala), meaning "to restrain" or "to shut up."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5438 (φυλακή, phylakē): Refers to a prison, guard, or watch. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe places of confinement and shares a similar function to the Hebrew כְּלִיא.
• Strong's Greek Number 1199 (δέσμος, desmos): Meaning a bond or chain, often used metaphorically to describe imprisonment or captivity in the New Testament.

These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the term כְּלִיא within its biblical context, illustrating its significance in the narrative and theological framework of the Scriptures.

Usage: The term כְּלִיא is used in the context of a physical place where individuals are confined or imprisoned. It is a noun that denotes a location designed for holding captives or prisoners.

Context: The Hebrew word כְּלִיא (keliy) appears in the Old Testament as a term for a prison or a place of confinement. It is derived from the root כָּלָא (kala), which means "to restrain" or "to shut up," indicating its function as a place where individuals are held against their will. The concept of imprisonment in ancient Israel was often associated with the idea of divine justice or punishment, as well as the protection of society from those who had committed offenses.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to describe locations where individuals are detained, often in narratives involving prophets or leaders who face opposition or persecution. The use of כְּלִיא highlights the physical and metaphorical aspects of being confined, whether due to political, social, or spiritual reasons.

The concept of a prison in biblical times was not only a physical space but also carried significant theological implications. It often symbolized the consequences of sin, the need for repentance, and the hope for eventual deliverance. The narratives involving imprisonment frequently underscore themes of faith, endurance, and divine intervention.

Forms and Transliterations

הַכְּלֽוּא׃ הכלוא׃ hak·kə·lū hakkeLu hakkəlū

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 37:4
HEB: [הַכְּלִיא כ] (הַכְּלֽוּא׃ ק)
INT: had not put court prison

Jeremiah 52:31
HEB: [הַכְּלִיא כ] (הַכְּלֽוּא׃ ק)
INT: and brought court prison

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3628
2 Occurrences

hak·kə·lū — 2 Occ.