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Strong's Lexicon
Kalibbo or Kalebi: Caleb

Original Word: כָּלִבּוֹ
Part of Speech: Adjective, of a people
Transliteration: Kalibbow
Pronunciation: kah-LEE-bo or kah-LEH-bee
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-lib-bo')
Definition: Caleb
Meaning: a Calebite

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root word כָּלֵב (Kaleb), meaning "dog" or "faithful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for Caleb, the concept of faithfulness and loyalty can be related to Greek words such as πιστός (pistos, Strong's G4103), meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy."

Usage: The name Caleb is often associated with faithfulness and loyalty, reflecting the character of the biblical figure Caleb, son of Jephunneh. In the Bible, Caleb is one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He is noted for his unwavering faith in God's promise to deliver the land to the Israelites, despite the daunting challenges.

Cultural and Historical Background: Caleb is a prominent figure in the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Numbers and Joshua. As a member of the tribe of Judah, Caleb's faith and courage set him apart from the other spies. His trust in God earned him a special inheritance in the Promised Land. Caleb's account is set during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings and their subsequent conquest of Canaan, a period marked by divine guidance and fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Kaleb
Definition
desc. of Caleb
NASB Translation
Calebite (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
כָּלִבִּי adjective, of a people of כָּלֵב 1 Samuel 25:3 Qr (Kt כְּלִבּוֺ).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of the house of Caleb

Probably by erroneous transcription for Kalebiy {kaw-lay-bee'}; patronymically from Kaleb; a Calebite or descendant of Caleb -- of the house of Caleb.

see HEBREW Kaleb

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