כְּ֭/כֶלֶב
𐤊/𐤊𐤋𐤁
keleb
like 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.
Proverbs 26:11 · Word #1
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 HR/Ncmsa
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 | like a dog |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3611-05
like a dog
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְ (“like/as”) prefixed to masculine singular absolute noun כֶּלֶב. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כֶּלֶב denotes a domesticated canine; the prefixed כְ preposition adds the sense of comparison (“like/as”). The masculine singular absolute form is preserved with the singular "dog." |
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