כְּלָבִ֣ים
𐤊𐤋𐤁𐤉𐤌
keleb
dogs
A domesticated canine animal; in biblical contexts, always refers to the dog, both wild and tame. The term also extends metaphorically or derogatorily to persons—often signaling contempt, outsider status, or ritual impurity. In some texts, by euphemism, refers to a male prostitute, particularly in cultic contexts.
Isaiah 56:10 · Word #8
Lexicon H3611
| Lemma | כֶּלֶב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤋𐤁 |
| Transliteration | keleb |
| Strong's | H3611 |
| Definition | A domesticated canine animal; in biblical contexts, always refers to the dog, both wild and tame. The term also extends metaphorically or derogatorily to persons—often signaling contempt, outsider status, or ritual impurity. In some texts, by euphemism, refers to a male prostitute, particularly in cultic contexts. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | dogs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3611-07
dogs
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine plural absolute form denotes multiple canine animals. The rendering "dogs" preserves the primary root meaning while reflecting the masculine plural morphology without adding contextual nuance. |
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