כְּסֻלּוֹת (ke.sul.lot)
ke.sul.lot
Chesulloth
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The noun kesulloth designates a specific place in the territory of Issachar, identified as a town near Jezreel. Its name translates to "flanks" or "sides," suggesting a location situated along the slopes or edges of a geographical feature. This single Hebrew term appears only once in the biblical text, within the list of conquered cities in Joshua 19:18.
The lexicon data links this word closely to Chisloth-tabor (H3696), another settlement in the same region. The shared root implies a topographical relationship, perhaps indicating that these towns were positioned on the flanks of Mount Tabor or the surrounding hills. While the exact modern site remains uncertain, the name itself provides a clear image of a community nestled in the protective curves of the landscape.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word kesulloth appears only once in Scripture, marking a specific town in the territory of Issachar. Its name suggests a location on the flanks or sides of a hill, painting a picture of a community settled along the slopes near Jezreel. This geographical detail reminds us that God’s promises were fulfilled in real places with real people.
When we read about these ancient towns, we see how carefully God mapped out the inheritance for His people. Each name carries meaning, pointing to the physical reality of their home. For believers today, this highlights the faithfulness of God in keeping His word, even in the smallest details of history.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ <the>/ Kesulloth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/הַ/כְּסוּלֹ֖ת1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 19:18
Their border was to Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem,
This verse lists Chesulloth as part of the border inheritance for Issachar, showing its role in the territorial allotment.