Strong's Lexicon callach: Vessel, polished item Original Word: כַּלָּח Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to be smooth or polished Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "callach," the concept of polished or refined items can be related to Greek terms like "skeuos" (G4632), which means vessel or implement, often used in the New Testament to describe objects used for honorable purposes. Usage: The Hebrew word "callach" refers to a vessel or item that is smooth or polished. It is used to describe objects that have been crafted with care and attention to detail, often implying a level of refinement or completion. In the context of the Bible, it can denote items used in daily life or in religious practices, emphasizing their quality and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, craftsmanship was highly valued, and items such as vessels were often made with great skill. These objects could be used in various settings, from domestic to religious. The process of polishing or smoothing an item was not only practical but also symbolic of purity and readiness for use. In a religious context, polished vessels might be used in temple rituals, signifying their sanctity and the care taken in worship practices. Brown-Driver-Briggs סַלָּח adjective ready to forgive, forgiving; — ׳אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי טוֺב וְס Psalm 86:5 thou Lord art king and forgiving. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance placable, ready to forgive From calach; placable: ready to forgive. see HEBREW calach Forms and Transliterations וְסַלָּ֑ח וסלח vesalLach wə·sal·lāḥ wəsallāḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 86:5 HEB: אֲ֭דֹנָי ט֣וֹב וְסַלָּ֑ח וְרַב־ חֶ֝֗סֶד NAS: are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant KJV: [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous INT: Lord are good and ready and abundant lovingkindness 1 Occurrence |