Lexicon Qallay: Qallay Original Word: קַלַּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kallai From qalal; frivolous; Kallai, an Israelite -- Kallai. see HEBREW qalal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qalal Definition an Isr. priest NASB Translation Kallai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קַלַּי proper name, masculine priest Nehemiah 12:20, ᵐ5L Καλμει. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root קָלַל (qalal), which generally means "to be light" or "to be swift."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name קַלַּי (Kallai), as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: The name Kallai appears in the context of a genealogical record within the Hebrew Bible. Context: Kallai is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as a priestly figure. Specifically, Kallai is listed among the heads of the priestly families during the time of Joiakim, the high priest. This reference is found in Nehemiah 12:9, where Kallai is noted as one of the leaders of the priestly courses. The context suggests that Kallai played a role in the religious and communal life of the post-exilic Jewish community, contributing to the restoration and organization of temple worship after the return from Babylonian exile. The mention of Kallai in this genealogical and administrative list underscores the importance of maintaining priestly lineage and the continuity of religious duties in the restored community of Jerusalem. Forms and Transliterations קַלָּ֖י קלי kalLai qal·lāy qallāyLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 12:20 HEB: לְסַלַּ֥י קַלָּ֖י לְעָמ֥וֹק עֵֽבֶר׃ NAS: of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber; KJV: Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber; INT: of Sallai Kallai of Amok Eber 1 Occurrence |