כָּֽלַח
𐤊𐤋𐤇
kelach
vigor
A state of full physical development, particularly referring to the age or condition of maturity in a human being. In the singular, most often denotes the prime or fullness of one's age; in context, generally the period when a person is considered to have reached complete adult capability, strength, or stature. May also be used more generally for fullness or completeness, though primary usage is tied to human life stage.
kukula "to grow, increase" (Yao) · kukula "to grow, to become big" (Lunda) · kukula "to grow, increase" (Tonga (Zambia)) +21 moreJob 30:2 · Word #8
Lexicon H3624
| Lemma | כֶּלַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤋𐤇 |
| Transliteration | kelach |
| Strong's | H3624 |
| Definition | A state of full physical development, particularly referring to the age or condition of maturity in a human being. In the singular, most often denotes the prime or fullness of one's age; in context, generally the period when a person is considered to have reached complete adult capability, strength, or stature. May also be used more generally for fullness or completeness, though primary usage is tied to human life stage. |
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 | vigor |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3624-01
full maturity
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun, absolute form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the state of complete physical development or fullness of age, reflecting the hypothesized root sense of coming to completeness. "Full maturity" preserves both the idea of completion and its primary association with the prime stage of human life. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
full maturity
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'full maturity' faithfully represents כָּֽלַח, denoting the state of prime vigor as described in the silex_definition; P1 is contextually correct. |
Bantu Hebrew
כָּֽלַח (kelach) — A state of full physical development, particularly referring to the age or condition of maturity in a human being. In the singular, most often denotes the prime or fullness of one's age; in context, generally the period when a person is considered to have reached complete adult capability, strength, or stature. May also be used more generally for fullness or completeness, though primary usage is tied to human life stage.
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| kukula | to grow, increase | Yao |
| kukula | to grow, to become big | Lunda |
| kukula | to grow, increase | Tonga (Zambia) |
| kukula | to grow, increase, mature | Luganda |
| kukua | to grow (of a living thing, esp. a human or plant) | Swahili |