Çâlâʼ — H5537

Definition

verb

to suspend in a balance, i.e. weigh

1. to weigh, compare
1. (Pual)
1. to be weighed
2. weighed (participle)

Usually translated as

compare

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• epaírō (G1869)

Occurrences

Çâlâʼ occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Lamentations (1)

• Lamentations 4:2 — The precious sons of Zion, comparable (הַמְסֻלָּאִ֖ים) to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!