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קָלָה

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

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קָלָהH7034

What does קָלָה mean in the Bible?

קָלָה is a Hebrew word meaning "to be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only ( be [causatively, hold ] in contempt )".

Full entry for קָלָה (H7034) · Open the biblical lexicon

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What does קָלָה mean in the Bible?

קָלָה is a Hebrew word meaning "to be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only ( be [causatively, hold ] in contempt )".

How does the BSB render H7034?

The BSB source-word alignment has 7 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and be degraded (1), and lightly esteemed (1), and the base (1), he who dishonors (1), to be lightly esteemed (1).

Where does קָלָה appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Deuteronomy 25:3. Its strongest book concentrations include Deuteronomy (2), Isaiah (2), 1 Samuel (1), 2 Samuel (1).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
and be degraded1×Deuteronomy 25:3
and lightly esteemed1×1 Samuel 18:23
and the base1×Isaiah 3:5
he who dishonors1×Deuteronomy 27:16
to be lightly esteemed1×Proverbs 12:9
who gathered together1×2 Samuel 20:14
will become an object of contempt1×Isaiah 16:14
Show sample aligned rows
Deuteronomy 25:3וְנִקְלָ֥הtoand be degradedConjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singularDeuteronomy 27:16מַקְלֶ֥הtohe who dishonorsVerb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular1 Samuel 18:23וְנִקְלֶֽה׃toand lightly esteemedConjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular2 Samuel 20:14וַיִּקָּלְהוּtowho gathered togetherConjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine pluralProverbs 12:9נִ֭קְלֶהtoto be lightly esteemedVerb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singularIsaiah 3:5וְהַנִּקְלֶ֖הtoand the baseConjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singularIsaiah 16:14וְנִקְלָה֙towill become an object of contemptConjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Usage map

A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.

First aligned rowDeuteronomy 25:3
Aligned rows7
Books represented5
Deuteronomy21 Samuel12 Samuel1Proverbs1Isaiah2
Source forms
וְהַנִּקְלֶ֖ה1xwə·han·niq·lehIsaiah 3:5
וַיִּקָּלְהוּ1xway·yiq·qå̄·lə·hū2 Samuel 20:14
וְנִקְלָ֥ה1xwə·niq·lāhDeuteronomy 25:3
וְנִקְלָה֙1xwə·niq·lāhIsaiah 16:14
וְנִקְלֶֽה׃1xwə·niq·leh1 Samuel 18:23
מַקְלֶ֥ה1xmaq·lehDeuteronomy 27:16
נִ֭קְלֶה1xniq·lehProverbs 12:9
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular2xDeuteronomy 25:3, Isaiah 16:14
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural1x2 Samuel 20:14
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular1x1 Samuel 18:23
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular1xIsaiah 3:5
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular1xDeuteronomy 27:16
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular1xProverbs 12:9
Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

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