כֶּלֶב

Strong’s Definition

a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute

Etymology & Derivation

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

KJV Usage

dog.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.dog
• 2.dog (literally)
• 3.contempt or abasement (figuratively)
• 4.of pagan sacrifice
• 5.of male cult prostitute (figuratively)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: keleb; Pronunciation: keh'-leb