כִּלְיוֹן

kil.yonProper Noun (Masculine)H3630

Chilion

From: a form of H3631 (כִּלָּיוֹן);

Short Definition

Kiljon, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at ; son of: Elimelech (H0458) and Naomi (H5281); brother of: Mahlon (H4248); married to Orpah (H6204) § Chilion = "pining" an Ephraimite and son of Elimelech by Naomi and the deceased husband of Ruth (or maybe deceased husband of Orpah)

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ruth
3

Key Passages

  • Ruth 1:2
  • Ruth 1:5
  • Ruth 4:9

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