Strong’s H7049

קָלַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

qala`

Pronunciation

kah-LAH

Definition

To sling, to cast, to hurl

Meaning

to sling, to carve

Usage

The Hebrew verb "qala'" primarily means to sling or to cast, often referring to the action of throwing stones or other objects with a sling. This term is used in contexts where precision and skill are required, as in the case of a slinger in battle. The action of slinging is associated with both warfare and shepherding, where it was used to protect flocks from predators.

Bible references

Judges 20:16;1 Samuel 17:49;1 Samuel 25:29;1 Kings 6:29;1 Kings 6:32;1 Kings 6:35;Jeremiah 10:18