הַ/כְּלָבִ֛ים
𐤄/𐤊𐤋𐤁𐤉𐤌
keleb
the 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.
1 Kings 21:23 · Word #6
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 HTd/Ncmpa
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 | the dogs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3611-01
the dogs
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine plural noun with the definite article, so it is rendered as "the dogs." This preserves the primary root meaning of domesticated canines while allowing for its broader semantic range in usage. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the dogs
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'the dogs' accurately reflects the Hebrew definite noun in context. No adjustment needed. |