Strong’s H7045

קלָלָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

qlalah

Pronunciation

keh-lah-LAH

Definition

Curse, cursing, vilification

Meaning

vilification

Usage

The term "qelalah" primarily refers to a curse or an expression of ill will, often invoking divine judgment or misfortune upon someone. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both the act of cursing and the state of being under a curse. The word can also imply a sense of dishonor or contempt.

Bible references

Genesis 27:12;Genesis 27:13;Deuteronomy 11:26;Deuteronomy 11:28;Deuteronomy 11:29;Deuteronomy 21:23;Deuteronomy 23:5;Deuteronomy 27:13;Deuteronomy 28:15;Deuteronomy 28:45;Deuteronomy 29:27;Deuteronomy 30:1;Deuteronomy 30:19;Joshua 8:34;Judges 9:57;2 Samuel 16:12;1 Kings 2:8;2 Kings 22:19;Nehemiah 13:2;Psalm 109:17;Psalm 109:18;Proverbs 26:2;Proverbs 27:14;Jeremiah 24:9;Jeremiah 25:18