Strongs Number: H3637
- Hebrew Word
- כָּלַם
- Transliteration
- kâlam
- Phonetic
- kaw-lawm'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
properly to wound; but only {figuratively} to taunt or insult
- BDB Definition
-
1. to insult, shame, humiliate, blush, be ashamed, be put to shame, be reproached, be put to confusion, be humiliated
a. (Niphal)
1. to be humiliated, be ashamed
2. to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded
b. (Hiphil)
1. to put to shame, insult, humiliate, cause shame to
2. to exhibit shame
c. (Hophal)
1. to be insulted, be humiliated
2. to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- be (make) {ashamed} {blush} be {confounded} be put to {confusion} {hurt} {reproach} ({do} put to) shame.