Original Word: קַלָּע
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qalla`
Pronunciation: kal-lah
Phonetic Spelling: (kal-law')
Definition: Lightness, frivolity, or triviality
Meaning: a slinger

slinger

Intensive from qala'; a slinger -- slinger.

see HEBREW qala'

Word Origin
from qala
Definition
slinger
NASB Translation
slingers (1).

[קַלָּע] noun masculine slinger; — plural קַלָּעִים 2 Kings 3:25.

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָלַע (qalʿ), which means "to sling" or "to throw."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that corresponds specifically to the Hebrew term קַלָּע (qallaʿ) as a slinger. However, the concept of slinging or throwing stones can be related to Greek terms that describe similar actions or roles in ancient warfare.

Usage: The term is used in the context of ancient warfare, referring to individuals who were skilled in using slings to hurl stones or other projectiles at enemies. The role of a slinger was crucial in battles, especially in situations where long-range attacks were necessary.

Context: The Hebrew term קַלָּע (qallaʿ) appears in the context of military descriptions in the Old Testament. Slingers were an integral part of ancient armies, often mentioned alongside archers and other specialized troops. The use of slings in warfare is well-documented in biblical narratives, highlighting their effectiveness and the skill required to wield them. For instance, in 2 Kings 3:25, slingers are mentioned as part of the forces that destroyed the cities of Moab: "They destroyed the cities, and each man threw a stone on every good field until it was covered. They stopped up all the springs and cut down every good tree. Only the stones of Kir-hareseth were left, but the slingers surrounded it and attacked it as well." This passage illustrates the strategic use of slingers in siege warfare, where their ability to launch projectiles over walls and into fortified positions was invaluable. The role of slingers is also highlighted in the story of David and Goliath, where David's skill with a sling is pivotal in his victory over the Philistine giant, although the specific term קַלָּע is not used in that narrative.

הַקַּלָּעִ֖ים הקלעים hakkallaIm haq·qal·lā·‘îm haqqallā‘îmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts