Strong’s H3637
כָּלַם
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
kalam
Pronunciation
kah-LAHM
Definition
To shame, to humiliate, to disgrace, to confound
Meaning
to wound, to taunt, insult
Usage
The Hebrew verb "kalam" primarily conveys the idea of bringing shame or disgrace upon someone. It is often used in contexts where individuals or groups are put to shame due to their actions, failures, or as a result of divine judgment. The term can also imply being confounded or confused, often as a result of being shamed.
Bible references
Numbers 12:14;Judges 18:7;Ruth 2:15;1 Samuel 20:34;1 Samuel 25:7;1 Samuel 25:15;2 Samuel 10:5;2 Samuel 19:3;1 Chronicles 19:5;2 Chronicles 30:15;Ezra 9:6;Job 11:3;Job 19:3;Psalm 35:4;Psalm 40:14;Psalm 44:9;Psalm 69:6;Psalm 70:2;Psalm 74:21;Proverbs 25:8;Proverbs 28:7;Isaiah 41:11;Isaiah 45:16;Isaiah 45:17;Isaiah 50:7