Definitions for calebˈkeɪ ləb
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Ca•lebˈkeɪ ləb(n.)
a Hebrew leader, sent as a spy into the land of Canaan. Num. 13:6.
Category: Bible
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Caleb(ProperNoun)
An Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.
Caleb(ProperNoun)
first used by Puritans.
Origin: From כלב (kéleb), dog (possibly referring to the dog’s unconditional devotion to his lord).
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