Strong's H3611 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כֶּלֶב (keleb)

Pronunciation: keh'-leb

POS: keh'-leb Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from an unused root means. to yelp, or else to attack;

Definition: from an unused root means. to yelp, or else to attack; a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute; dog.

KJV Usage: dog.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) dog
• 2. 1a) dog (literal)
• 3. 1b) contempt or abasement (fig.)
• 4. 1c) of pagan sacrifice
• 5. 1d) of male cult prostitute (fig.)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2965

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