Strong's H7034 · Hebrew
קָלָה
qâlâh · /kaw-law'/
Definition
to be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only (be (causatively, hold) in contempt)
KJV: base, contemn, despise, lightly esteem, set light, seem vile.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קָלָה across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy2 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honourable.
Isaiah 16:14But now the LORD hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of an hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be contemned, with all that great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and feeble. feeble: or, not many
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7034 (qâlâh) mean?
to be light (as implied in rapid motion), but figuratively, only (be (causatively, hold) in contempt)
How many times does H7034 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7034 (קָלָה) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “base.”
How is qâlâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7034 is rendered as “base” (1×), “contemned” (1×), “despised” (1×), “esteemed” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word קָלָה come from?
a primitive root;