כּוּל
Properly, to keep in ; hence, to measure ; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)
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What does כּוּל (kûl) mean in the Bible?
כּוּל (kûl) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to keep in ; hence, to measure ; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)". properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses) BDB: comprehend Usage: (be able to, can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing, guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, make provision, receive, sustain, provide sustenance (victuals).
Meaning
Encompasses physical containment and sustenance, extending to God's capacity to uphold creation and covenant people.
properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses) BDB: comprehend Usage: (be able to, can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing, guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, make provision, receive, sustain, provide sustenance (victuals).
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 6×
Pilpel 7×
Biblical Occurrences
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Showing 8 of 37 occurrences in the biblical text.