Strong’s H3608
כֶּלֶא
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
kele'
Pronunciation
keh'-leh
Definition
Prison, confinement, enclosure
Meaning
a prison
Usage
The Hebrew word "kele" primarily refers to a place of confinement or imprisonment. It is used in the Old Testament to describe physical spaces where individuals are detained or restrained, often as a result of legal or punitive actions. The term can also metaphorically imply a state of being held back or restricted.
Bible references
1 Kings 22:27;2 Kings 17:4;2 Kings 25:27;2 Kings 25:29;2 Chronicles 18:26;Isaiah 42:7;Isaiah 42:22;Jeremiah 37:15;Jeremiah 37:18;Jeremiah 52:33