קְמוּאֵל
𐤒𐤌𐤅𐤀𐤋
Qemuel
H7055 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Kemuel — a personal name of uncertain etymology used for three individuals in the Hebrew Bible: (1) a male relative of Abraham (Gen 22:21), (2) a leader from the tribe of Ephraim appointed for the land allotment (Num 34:24), and (3) the father of Hashabiah, a Levite (1 Chr 27:17). The name is likely a theophoric proper noun, possibly meaning 'God raises up,' but precise nuance remains debated. The semantic range is restricted to proper name usage and does not indicate common noun or verb meaning.
Semantic Range
proper name of individuals, specifically: a relative of Abraham from Aram-Naharaim; a leader of Ephraim; a Levite leader; does not function as a common noun or title
Root / Etymology
Traditionally analyzed as composed of the verb root קוּם (to arise, stand up, rise) plus אֵל (El, God), yielding 'El has raised/established' or 'raised/established by God.' However, this derivation, while plausible, is not definitively established; some details of the formation remain uncertain.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Kemuel occurs as a theophoric proper name in several genealogical contexts, with no explicit semantic application beyond denoting identity. In Genesis 22:21, Kemuel is a son of Nahor, Abraham's brother. In Numbers 34:24, the Ephraimite leader Kemuel is named as a land surveyor for territory distribution. In 1 Chronicles 27:17, Kemuel is a Levite, lending the name wider tribal scope. There is no evidence the name held additional meaning other than identity. The construction is similar to other theophoric Hebrew names combining a verb and 'El.' English translations preserve the form 'Kemuel,' and do not utilize anachronistic renderings such as 'Jew' or later theological terms.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from קוּם and אֵל; raised of God; Kemuel, the name of a relative of Abraham, and of two Israelites; Kemuel.
Bantu Hebrew
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קום + אל (q-w-m + ʾ-l) — to arise, stand up, establish, be raised; God
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7055-01 |
קְמוּאֵ֖ל | qemuel | HNp |
Kemuel | Qemuel | Qemuel | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7055-01 |
Genesis 22:21 | קְמוּאֵ֖ל | qemuel | HNp |
Kemuel | Qemuel | Qemuel |
H7055-01 |
Numbers 34:24 | קְמוּאֵ֖ל | qemuel | HNp |
Kemuel | Qemuel | Qemuel |
H7055-01 |
1 Chronicles 27:17 | קְמוּאֵ֖ל | qemuel | HNp |
Kemuel | Qemuel | Qemuel |