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Hebrew Word of the Day

כֶּלֶב, כְּלַבְלַב

Meaning: Dog, puppy

Translit: ke•lev, k’lav•lav

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Dogs are mentioned almost 50 times in scriptures, but alas, each time using a derogatory connotation, except perhaps for the last reference, which is less disparaging

“For to him who is joined to all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion”

Ecclesiastes 9:4

The text below better reflects the way we view this friendly animal today and perhaps makes up for the 50 derogatory scripture references.

dog-puppy
If you really love dogs, you’ll find the Hebrew name for puppy more lovely − k’lav•lav!

Dogs are mentioned almost 50 times in scriptures, but alas, each time using a derogatory connotation, except perhaps for the last reference, which is less disparaging

“For to him who is joined to all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion”

Ecclesiastes 9:4

The text below better reflects the way we view this friendly animal today and perhaps makes up for the 50 derogatory scripture references.

dog-puppy
If you really love dogs, you’ll find the Hebrew name for puppy more lovely − k’lav•lav!