Original Word: כִּלְאַיִם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: kil'ayim
Pronunciation: kee-lah'-yim
Phonetic Spelling: (kil-ah'-yim)
Definition: Mixtures, mixed kinds
Meaning: two heterogeneities

divers seeds e kinds, mingled seed

Dual of kele' in the original sense of separation; two heterogeneities -- divers seeds (-e kinds), mingled (seed).

see HEBREW kele'

Word Origin
from kala
Definition
two kinds
NASB Translation
two kinds (4).

כִּלְאַיִם noun [masculine] dual two kinds (Arabic , both; Ethiopic two; perhaps also כלאי MI²³ both, two, Nö^{LCB 1889, 61, cf} Dr^{Sm xcii}; Sm u. So^{MI, 1886 suggest} reservoirs; see also כְּלִי) — בְּהֶמְתְּךָ לֹא ׳תַּרְבִּיעַ כ Leviticus 19:19 not cause thy cattle to breed (in) two kinds; ׳שָֽׂדְךָ לֹא תִּזְרַע כ Leviticus 19:19 (H); לֹא תִּזְרַע ׳כַּרְמְךָ כ Deuteronomy 22:9 (both כִּלְאָ֑יִם); ׳בֶּגֶד כ Leviticus 19:19 (H); — only in law of H and D against mixtures.

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּלַא (kala), meaning "to restrain" or "to shut up."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1313 (dikaios): While not a direct equivalent, this term relates to the concept of righteousness and justice, which can be seen as maintaining proper order and distinction.
• G5306 (hupotassō): This term involves the idea of subjection or submission, which can relate to the concept of adhering to divine order and distinctions.
• G5307 (hupotagē): Similar to G5306, this term refers to submission or obedience, aligning with the theme of following God's commandments regarding separation and purity.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, reflect the broader biblical themes of order, obedience, and maintaining distinctions as part of a righteous and holy life.

Usage: The concept of "kil'ayim" is primarily found in the context of the Mosaic Law, where it addresses the prohibition against mixing different kinds of seeds, animals, or materials. This term is used to emphasize the importance of maintaining purity and distinction as ordained by God.

Context: The term "kil'ayim" appears in the Hebrew Bible in the context of laws given to the Israelites to maintain purity and separation in their daily lives. The primary references to "kil'ayim" are found in Leviticus 19:19 and Deuteronomy 22:9-11. In Leviticus 19:19, the Israelites are commanded: "You must keep My statutes. You must not breed together two different kinds of your livestock. You must not sow your field with two kinds of seed. And you must not wear clothing made of two kinds of material." Similarly, Deuteronomy 22:9-11 expands on these prohibitions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining distinct boundaries between different kinds.

The prohibition against "kil'ayim" serves as a symbolic reminder of the order and separation established by God in creation. It underscores the principle of holiness, which involves setting apart what is sacred and maintaining the distinctions that God has ordained. The mixing of different kinds is seen as a violation of the natural order and a disruption of the divine harmony intended by God.

The laws concerning "kil'ayim" reflect a broader theological theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, where the Israelites are called to be a distinct and holy people, set apart from the surrounding nations. By adhering to these laws, the Israelites demonstrate their obedience to God's commandments and their commitment to living according to His design.

כִּלְאַ֔יִם כִּלְאַ֙יִם֙ כִּלְאָ֑יִם כלאים kil’ayim kil’āyim kil·’a·yim kil·’ā·yim kilAyimInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts