Strong’s H7043

קָלַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

qalal

Pronunciation

kah-LAHL

Definition

To be light, to curse, to despise, to treat with contempt

Meaning

to be, light

Usage

The Hebrew verb "qalal" primarily conveys the idea of being light or slight, often in a figurative sense. It can mean to make light of something, to treat it with contempt or disrespect, or to curse. The term is used in various contexts, including the belittling of people, objects, or even divine commands. It can also imply a reduction in status or value.

Bible references

Genesis 8:8;Genesis 8:11;Genesis 8:21;Genesis 12:3;Genesis 16:4;Genesis 16:5;Exodus 18:22;Exodus 21:17;Exodus 22:28;Leviticus 19:14;Leviticus 20:9;Leviticus 20:9;Leviticus 24:11;Leviticus 24:14;Leviticus 24:15;Leviticus 24:23;Deuteronomy 23:4;Joshua 24:9;Judges 9:27;1 Samuel 2:30;1 Samuel 3:13;1 Samuel 6:5;1 Samuel 17:43;1 Samuel 18:23;2 Samuel 1:23