Kidney

H3629
Hebrew
UBS
כִּלְיָה
kilyâhkil-yaw'
Noun Feminine

Definition

= either of a pair of relatively small organs in the abdominal cavity of humans and animals; ≈ regarded as a delicacy and usually burned along with the fat of an animal sacrifice on the altar; considered the seat of emotions and one's devotion to God; in its literal sense only used for animals

Semantic Domains

Creatures
Self
Crops
Good

Etymology

feminine of H3627 (כְּלִי) (only in the plural);

KJV Translations

kidneys, reins

Occurrences26
Frequency Rank#1134

Verse Usage

This word appears 26 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.