Original Word: כַּלְכֹּל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Kalkol
Pronunciation: kal-kole'
Phonetic Spelling: (kal-kole')
Definition: Kalkol
Meaning: Calcol

Calcol, Chalcol

From kuwl; sustenance; Calcol, an Israelite -- Calcol, Chalcol.

see HEBREW kuwl

Word Origin
from kul
Definition
an Isr. noted for his wisdom
NASB Translation
Calcol (2).

כַּלְכֹּל proper name, masculine one of the wise men whom Solomon surpassed 1 Kings 5:11; 1 Chronicles 2:6 (on formation see Ba^{NB 206}).

כום (√ of following; Arabic II. is heap up, accumulate; heap; herd of camels, hence perhaps כִּימָה as a group, herd, or flock of stars, but uncertain (see כִּימָה)).

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to nourish" or "to sustain."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Calcol, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings.

Usage: The name Calcol appears in the context of a wise man, mentioned in the genealogies and wisdom literature of the Old Testament.

Context: Calcol is noted in the Bible as one of the wise men whose wisdom was surpassed by Solomon. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31, which states, "For he was wiser than all men, wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations." This passage highlights the exceptional wisdom of Solomon by comparing him to other renowned wise men of the time, including Calcol. The mention of Calcol alongside other figures such as Ethan and Heman suggests that he was part of a group of individuals known for their wisdom and possibly their contributions to Israelite culture and literature. The genealogical context in 1 Chronicles 2:6, where Calcol is listed as a descendant of Zerah, son of Judah, further situates him within the broader narrative of Israel's history.

וְכַלְכֹּ֛ל וְכַלְכֹּ֥ל וכלכל vechalKol wə·ḵal·kōl wəḵalkōlInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts