כֶּ֥לֶב
𐤊𐤋𐤁
keleb
of a dog
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.
2 Samuel 3:8 · Word #10
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 HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of a dog |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3611-08
dog
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a domesticated canine animal in the masculine singular absolute form. "Dog" directly reflects the core lexical meaning while preserving singular number and the basic concrete sense from which metaphorical uses derive. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of a dog
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'dog' lacks construct form; here it is possessive/genitive – 'the head of a dog.' Supplies implied construct for context clarity. |