Berean Strong's Lexicon qali: Roasted grain, parched grain Original Word: קָלִי Word Origin: Derived from the root קָלָה (qalah), meaning "to roast" or "to parch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qali," the concept of roasted or parched grain can be related to terms describing food preparation and sustenance, such as "σιτομετρία" (sitometria) for food measurement or provision. Usage: The term "qali" refers to grain that has been roasted or parched, a common method of preparing grain in ancient times. This process involved heating the grain to make it edible and preserve it for longer periods. In the context of the Bible, "qali" is often associated with sustenance and provision, particularly during times of harvest or when fresh grain was not available. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, roasted grain was a staple food, especially during the harvest season. It was a convenient and nutritious food that could be easily prepared and consumed. The process of parching grain was a practical way to ensure that the grain could be stored and used throughout the year. This method of preparation was common in the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where grain was a primary food source. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qalah Definition parched (grain) NASB Translation parched (2), roasted grain (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs קָלִי noun masculine1Samuel 17:17 parched grain, a common food (RobBR ii.50 AnderlindZPV ix. 3); — absolute ׳ק 1 Samuel 25:18; 2 Samuel 17:28a + 2 Samuel 17:28b (but dittograph, strike out ᵐ5 ᵑ6 and Comm.), Leviticus 23:14 (P), Ruth 2:14; = קָלִיא 1 Samuel 17:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance parched corn Or qaliyi {kaw-lee'}; from qalah; roasted ears of grain -- parched corn. see HEBREW qalah Forms and Transliterations הַקָּלִיא֙ הקליא וְקָלִ֑י וְקָלִ֨י וְקָלִֽי׃ וקלי וקלי׃ קָלִ֔י קלי hakkaLi haq·qā·lî haqqālî kaLi qā·lî qālî vekaLi wə·qā·lî wəqālîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 23:14 HEB: וְלֶחֶם֩ וְקָלִ֨י וְכַרְמֶ֜ל לֹ֣א NAS: nor roasted grain nor KJV: neither bread, nor parched corn, nor green ears, INT: bread roasted new neither Ruth 2:14 1 Samuel 17:17 1 Samuel 25:18 2 Samuel 17:28 2 Samuel 17:28 6 Occurrences |