Strong's H3557 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כּוּל (kûwl)

Pronunciation: kool

POS: kool Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses); (be able to, can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing, guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, make provision, receive, sustain, provide sustenance (victuals).

KJV Usage: (be able to, can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing, guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, make provision, receive, sustain, provide sustenance (victuals).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to seize, contain, measure
• 2. 1a)(Qal) to measure, calculate
• 3. 1b) (Pilpel) to sustain, maintain, contain
• 4. 1b1) to sustain, support, nourish
• 5. 1b2) to contain, hold in, restrain
• 6. 1b3) to support, endure
• 7. 1c) (Polpal) to be supplied
• 8. 1d) (Hilpil) to contain, hold, hold in, endure
• 9. 1d1) to contain
• 10. 1d2) to sustain, endure

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G714
• GREEK G1209
• GREEK G1410
• GREEK G1625
• GREEK G2425
• GREEK G2720
• GREEK G3621
• GREEK G4912
• GREEK G5142
• GREEK G5278
• GREEK G5297
• GREEK G5342
• GREEK G5524
• GREEK G5562

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