Original Word: קָלִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qaliy
Pronunciation: kah-LEE
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-lee')
Definition: Roasted grain, parched grain
Meaning: roasted ears of grain

parched corn

Or qaliyi {kaw-lee'}; from qalah; roasted ears of grain -- parched corn.

see HEBREW qalah

Word Origin
from qalah
Definition
parched (grain)
NASB Translation
parched (2), roasted grain (4).

קָלִי noun masculine^{1Samuel 17:17} parched grain, a common food (Rob^{BR ii.50} Anderlind^{ZPV ix. 3}); — absolute ׳ק 1 Samuel 25:18; 2 Samuel 17:28a + 2 Samuel 17:28b (but dittograph, strike out ᵐ5 ᵑ6 and Comm.), Leviticus 23:14 (P), Ruth 2:14; = קָלִיא 1 Samuel 17:17.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קָלָה (qālāh), meaning "to roast" or "to parch."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew term קָלִי (qālî), as it is a specific term related to Hebrew agricultural practices. However, the concept of roasted or parched grain can be related to general terms for grain or food in Greek, such as σῖτος (sitos) for grain or wheat.

Usage: The term קָלִי (qālî) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to grain that has been roasted or parched, a common method of preparing grain in ancient times. This preparation method was often used for barley or wheat, making it ready for consumption or further processing.

Context: The Hebrew term קָלִי (qālî) appears in several passages of the Old Testament, indicating its significance in the diet and agricultural practices of ancient Israel. Roasted grain was a staple food, often consumed during the harvest season. It was prepared by roasting the fresh ears of grain over a fire, which made it a convenient and nutritious food source.

In Leviticus 23:14, the consumption of קָלִי (qālî) is mentioned in the context of the Feast of Firstfruits: "You must not eat any bread, roasted grain, or new grain until the very day you bring this offering to your God." This indicates the importance of offering the firstfruits to God before partaking in the new harvest.

In Joshua 5:11, the Israelites ate קָלִי (qālî) after entering the Promised Land: "The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land: unleavened bread and roasted grain." This passage highlights the transition from manna to the produce of Canaan, marking a new chapter in Israel's sustenance.

Ruth 2:14 also references קָלִי (qālî) in the context of Boaz's generosity to Ruth: "At mealtime Boaz said to her, 'Come over here, have some bread, and dip it in the vinegar.' So she sat down beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain, and she ate and was satisfied and had some left over." This illustrates the use of roasted grain as a meal during the harvest.

הַקָּלִיא֙ הקליא וְקָלִ֑י וְקָלִ֨י וְקָלִֽי׃ וקלי וקלי׃ קָלִ֔י קלי hakkaLi haq·qā·lî haqqālî kaLi qā·lî qālî vekaLi wə·qā·lî wəqālîInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts