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qālā קָלָה ‘to dishonor’ (Hebrew)

Etymology?: a primitive root

qālā v
1) to disgrace, dishonour, be lightly esteemed, be dishonoured, be despised
 1a) (Niphal) to be dishonoured, be despised, be lightly esteemed
 1b) (Hiphil) to treat with contempt, dishonour, treat shamefully

Mentioned in Deuteronomy 27:16, 25:3 1 Samuel 18:23 Isaiah 3:5, 16:14 Proverbs 12:9

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