3628. keli or kelu
Strong's 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

Word Origin: From the root verb כָּלָה (kalah), meaning "to complete" or "to finish."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4632 (skeuos): Vessel, implement, equipment

- G3696 (hoplon): Weapon, tool

Usage: The Hebrew word "keli" is a versatile term used to describe various objects, ranging from household utensils and tools to weapons and musical instruments. It signifies items that are crafted for a specific purpose, often implying functionality and utility. In the context of the Old Testament, "keli" can refer to sacred objects used in worship, everyday items for domestic use, or instruments of war.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, "keli" encompassed a wide array of objects essential for daily life and religious practices. The Israelites, like other ancient Near Eastern peoples, relied on these implements for survival, worship, and warfare. The construction and use of "keli" were often guided by specific instructions, especially in the context of the Tabernacle and Temple, where they held ceremonial significance.

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

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
prison

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

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see HEBREW kala'

see HEBREW kele'

Forms and Transliterations
הַכְּלֽוּא׃ הכלוא׃ hak·kə·lū hakkeLu hakkəlū
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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.















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