כָ֑לֶב
𐤊𐤋𐤁
keleb
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 26:17 · Word #3
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 | a-dog |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3611-10
Dog
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular absolute (personal name form of כֶּלֶב). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper noun (HNp) derived from the common noun כֶּלֶב meaning "dog." Rendering it as "Dog" preserves the underlying root meaning while reflecting its function as a personal name. |
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