קָלָה (qâlâh) — Base
Hebrew word study: קָלָה (qâlâh), Strong's H7034. to be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only (be (causatively, hold) in contempt)
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only (be (causatively, hold) in contempt)
KJV translation words: base, contemn, despise, lightly esteem, set light, seem vile.
Strong's H7034 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 25:3 and last appears in Isaiah 16:14.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Deuteronomy 25:3 — וְנִקְלָה — and he will be dishonored
- Deuteronomy 27:16 — מַקְלֶה — one who dishonors
- 1 Samuel 18:23 — וְנִקְלֶה — and lightly esteemed
- Proverbs 12:9 — נִקְלֶה — a lightly esteemed person
- Isaiah 3:5 — וְהַנִּקְלֶה — and the lightly esteemed
- Isaiah 16:14 — וְנִקְלָה — and it will be lightly esteemed
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H7033 קָלָה (qâlâh), H7036 קָלוֹן (qâlôwn), H7041 קֵלָיָה (Qêlâyâh).
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Frequently asked questions
What does qâlâh (H7034) mean?
To be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only (be (causatively, hold) in contempt).
How is H7034 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H7034 as: base, contemn, despise, lightly esteem, set light, seem vile..
How often does קָלָה (qâlâh) appear?
Strong's H7034 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 25:3 and last appears in Isaiah 16:14.
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