Strongs Number: H7034
- Hebrew Word
- קָלָה
- Transliteration
- qâlâh
- Phonetic
- kaw-law'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to be light (as implied in rapid {motion}) but figuratively only (be (causatively hold) in contempt)
- BDB Definition
-
1. to disgrace, dishonour, be lightly esteemed, be dishonoured, be despised
a. (Niphal) to be dishonoured, be despised, be lightly esteemed
b. (Hiphil) to treat with contempt, dishonour, treat shamefully
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- {base} {contemn} {despise} lightly {esteem} set {light} seem vile.