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כִּלְיָה (kilya)

כִּלְיָה (kilya) (Hebrew Lexicon • H3629 • kidneys, reins, seat of inner emotion): kidneys, reins, seat of inner emotion. Kidneys; physical organ and figurative seat of innermost emotions and secret motives searched by God alongside heart. Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Creation & the Garden of Eden —The biblical account of Creation opens in Genesis 1:1 as God brings order, light, and life out of chaos over six days, culminating in the creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Chinneroth (region. Referenced in Josh 11:2 , 1 Kgs 15:20 .) Sea of Chinnereth (Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 34:11 , Josh 13:27 (identified with Sea of Galilee ).) Chinnereth 1 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Deut 3:17 (identified with Sea of Galilee ).) Chinnereth 2 (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:35 (identified with Sea of Galilee).)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Ezekiel 44:21 : "Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court."; Ezekiel 44:17 : "And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they ministe..."; Ezekiel 40:44 : "And without the inner gate were the chambers of the singers in the inner court, which was at the side of the north gate; and their prospect was toward the south: one at the side of...". Related canonical books and chapters: Proverbs 13 ( Proverbs • Chapter 13 (25 verses)), Revelation 22 ( Revelation • Chapter 22 (21 verses)), 1 John 1 ( 1 John • Chapter 1 (10 verses)).

Connected Topics & Entities Book/Chapter Verse Person Place Lexicon Theology Commentary

Topics, People & Places (36)

ζωή
zoe (zōḗ) [dzo-ay']
G2222 Greek noun feminine 135x
life

Primary meaning: life. Strong's: life (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: life (in Hom., Hdt., = βίος , q.v.; later, existence , vita quâ vivimus , as distinct from βίος , vita quam vivimus ; opp. to θάνατος ); of natural life: Lk 16:25 , Ac 8:33 , I Co 15:19 , I Ti 4:8 , He 7:3 , Ja 4:14 ; πνεῦμα ζωῆς , Re 11:11 ; ψυχὴ ζωῆς ( Ge 1:30 ), Re 16:3 ; of the life of one risen from the dead, Ro 5:10 , He 7:16 . Of the life of the kingdom of God, the present life of grace ...

Derivation: from G2198 (ζάω);
נֶפֶשׁ
nepes (nep̄eš) [NEH-fesh]
H5315 Hebrew noun feminine 753x
soul, life, living being, person

Throat, neck, appetite, breath, life, living creature; in biblical anthropology, humanity was created a living soul (nephesh chayah), a psychophysical unity.

Derivation: From נָפַשׁ (H5314) to be refreshed.
ψυχή
psyche (psychḗ) [psoo-khay']
G5590 Greek noun feminine 103x
breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle

Primary meaning: breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle, the soul. Strong's: breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from G4151 (πνεῦμα), which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from G2222 (ζωή), which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew H05315, H07307 and H02416). Lexical nuances: breath (Lat. anima ), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle ): Mt 6:25 , Mk 3:4 10:45 , Lk 12:22 , Jo 10:11 , Ac 20:10 , 24 , II Co 1:23 , Phl 2:30 , I Th 2:8 , al. the soul , as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mt 26:38 , Mk 12:30 (LXX) 14:34 , Lk 1:46 , Jo 10:24 , Ac 14:2 , Phl 1:27 , al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς , from the heart , heartily : Eph 6:6 , Col 3:23 ; as...

Derivation: from G5594 (ψύχω);
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The biblical account of Creation opens in Genesis 1:1 as God brings order, light, and life out of chaos over six days, culminating in the creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

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Trace the motif of the Tree of Life from Eden 's garden through human rebellion, transforming at the Tree of the Cross into the source of eternal life in the New Jerusalem .

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נְשָׁמָה
nesama (nǝšāmâ) [nesh-aw-MAW]
H5397 Hebrew noun feminine 24x
breath, spirit, living being

Breath, vital breath of God, spirit; divine life-principle imparted to humanity conferring moral responsibility and rational consciousness.

Derivation: From נָשַׁם (H5395) to pant, breathe.
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Explore the rich biblical imagery of chaotic dark waters vs living water—flowing from Eden 's river to the rock in the wilderness, Jesus offering living water, and the River of Life.

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Proverbs 13
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Proverbs • Chapter 13 (25 verses)

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destructio...

πνεῦμα
pneuma (pneûma) [pnyoo'-mah]
G4151 Greek noun neuter 379x
wind, breath, the spirit

Primary meaning: wind, breath, the spirit, in spirit. Strong's: a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit. Lexical nuances: of air in motion; wind : Jo 3:8 ; pl., He 1:7 (LXX) ; breath : π. ζωῆς , Re 11:11 ; π. τοῦ στόματος , fig., II Th 2:8 (cf. Ps 32 (33):6 ).

Derivation: from G4154 (πνέω);
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Classic masterwork elucidating the Gospel narratives through the lens of Second Temple Jewish customs and rabbinic literature.

Alfred Edersheim / Alexander Marx • Internet Archive / Public Domain Public Domain Mark 1.0
Revelation 22
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Revelation • Chapter 22 (21 verses)

And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every mo... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , David .

Megiddo Ivory Plaque — Canaanite Royal Court Life
IMAGE • archaeology

Carved hippopotamus ivory plaque showing an enthroned ruler receiving tribute and drinking from a lotus chalice.

Ancient Near Eastern Scribes and Stonemasons • The British Museum / Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
1 John 1
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1 John • Chapter 1 (10 verses)

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which wa... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Chinneroth
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Biblical Place • Sea of Galilee • 32.807°N, 35.589°E

region. Referenced in Josh 11:2 , 1 Kgs 15:20 .

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 6 (37 verses)

And instead of a friend become not an enemy; For an evil name shall inherit shame and reproach: Even so shall the sinner that has a double tongue. Exalt not yourself in the counsel of your soul; That your soul be not torn in pieces as a bull: You shall eat up your leaves, and des...

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 16 (28 verses)

Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, Neither delight in ungodly sons. If they multiply, delight not in them, Except the fear of the Lord be with them. Trust not you in their life, Neither rely on their condition: For one is better than a thousand; And to die childless... Mentions: Lot .

Sea of Chinnereth
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Biblical Place • Sea of Galilee • 32.807°N, 35.589°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 34:11 , Josh 13:27 (identified with Sea of Galilee ).

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 23 (27 verses)

O Lord, Father and Master of my life, Abandon me not to their counsel: Suffer me not to fall by them. Who will set scourges over my thought, And a discipline of wisdom over mine heart? That they spare me not for mine ignorances, And my heart pass not by their sins: That mine ign... Mentions: Jacob/Israel .

Chinnereth 1
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Biblical Place • Sea of Galilee • 32.807°N, 35.589°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Deut 3:17 (identified with Sea of Galilee ).

1 Kings 19
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1 Kings • Chapter 19 (21 verses)

And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.... Mentions: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Abel , Baal , Horeb , Damascus , Syria .

Chinnereth 2
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Biblical Place • Sea of Galilee • 32.807°N, 35.589°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:35 (identified with Sea of Galilee ).

Sea of Chinneroth
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Biblical Place • Sea of Galilee • 32.807°N, 35.589°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 12:3 (identified with Sea of Galilee ).

Albrecht Dürer — Adam and Eve (1504 Copperplate)
IMAGE • artwork

Masterful proportion study of our first parents in Paradise with the Tree of Life and the serpent.

Albrecht Dürer • Metropolitan Museum of Art Public Domain Mark 1.0
Michelangelo — The Creation of Adam (Sistine Chapel)
IMAGE • artwork

Iconic high Renaissance fresco painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel illustrating God breathing life into Adam ( Genesis 2:7 ).

Michelangelo Buonarroti • Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
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Overview of John 1 –12 introducing the divine Word made flesh, seven miraculous signs, and 'I Am' statements calling people to believe and have eternal life.

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VIDEO • overview

Overview of Colossians exalting the supreme preeminence of Christ over all creation and spiritual powers, freeing believers from man-made religious rules to live the new resurrection life.

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Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret) Landscape Panorama
IMAGE • geography

The Sea of Galilee in northern Israel , focal setting of Jesus 's ministry and calling of the disciples.

Wikimedia Commons contributor • Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0
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VIDEO • word-study

Unpack the Hebrew word Nephesh (נֶפֶשׁ), traditionally translated 'soul', revealing that biblical authors viewed humans not as having a disembodied soul, but as being a physical, breathing whole person.

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Scripture Passages (24)

Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.

And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.

And without the inner gate were the chambers of the singers in the inner court, which was at the side of the north gate; and their prospect was toward the south: one at the side of the east gate having the prospect toward the north.

And he built the inner court with three rows of hewed stone, and a row of cedar beams.

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

And he brought me into the inner court toward the east: and he measured the gate according to these measures.

And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.

And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see on that day when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself.

And he brought me to the inner court by the south gate: and he measured the south gate according to these measures;

Now the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.

And from the face of the gate of the entrance unto the face of the porch of the inner gate were fifty cubits.

So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the Lord filled the house.

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

To that above the door, even unto the inner house, and without, and by all the wall round about within and without, by measure.

And there was a gate in the inner court toward the south: and he measured from gate to gate toward the south an hundred cubits.

Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate unto the forefront of the inner court without, an hundred cubits eastward and northward.

And the gate of the inner court was over against the gate toward the north, and toward the east; and he measured from gate to gate an hundred cubits.

Over against the twenty cubits which were for the inner court, and over against the pavement which was for the utter court, was gallery against gallery in three stories.

And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, unto the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his sin offering, saith the Lord God.

Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me forth toward the gate whose prospect is toward the east, and measured it round about.

And when thou comest thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brethren, and carry him to an inner chamber;

And the great court round about was with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the Lord, and for the porch of the house.

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