Strong’s H3629
כִּלְיָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
kilyah
Pronunciation
kil-yaw'
Definition
Kidney(s)
Meaning
a kidney, the mind
Usage
In the Hebrew Bible, "kilyah" primarily refers to the kidneys, which are considered the seat of emotion, affection, and moral character. The term is often used metaphorically to describe the innermost thoughts and feelings of a person. In a literal sense, it refers to the physical organ, which was significant in the sacrificial system of ancient Israel.
Bible references
Exodus 29:13;Exodus 29:22;Leviticus 3:4;Leviticus 3:4;Leviticus 3:10;Leviticus 3:10;Leviticus 3:15;Leviticus 3:15;Leviticus 4:9;Leviticus 4:9;Leviticus 7:4;Leviticus 7:4;Leviticus 8:16;Leviticus 8:25;Leviticus 9:10;Leviticus 9:19;Deuteronomy 32:14;Job 16:13;Job 19:27;Psalm 7:9;Psalm 16:7;Psalm 26:2;Psalm 73:21;Psalm 139:13;Proverbs 23:16