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
- 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 timesAppears 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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