קָלָה

qa.lahVerbH7034

to dishonor

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only (be (causatively, hold) in contempt)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to disgrace, dishonour, be lightly esteemed, be dishonoured, be despised 1a) (Niphal) to be dishonoured, be despised, be lightly esteemed 1b) (Hiphil) to treat with contempt, dishonour, treat shamefully

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Deuteronomy
2
Isaiah
2
1 Samuel
1
Proverbs
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Samuel 18:23
  • Deuteronomy 25:3
  • Deuteronomy 27:16
  • Isaiah 16:14
  • Isaiah 3:5

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