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קֶלֶס H7047
H7047 is the Hebrew word קֶלֶס, transliterated qeleç and said keh'-les. The King James Version most often renders it derision.
What it means
a laughing-stock.
Where it comes from
from H7046 (קָלַס).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: derision.
Verses using קֶלֶס
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 44:13 · KJV
Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.
Psalm 79:4 · KJV
We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that are round about us.
Jeremiah 20:8 · KJV
For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7047 mean?
H7047 is the Hebrew word קֶלֶס (qeleç), meaning a laughing-stock.
How is H7047 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it derision (3 times).
How many times does H7047 appear in the Bible?
קֶלֶס (qeleç) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7047 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H7046 (קָלַס).
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