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Strong's H3629 כִּלְיָה (kilyah)

Kilyah means “kidneys” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's G3629 — oiktirmon (“merciful”) in the Greek Bible.

Strong's Number H3629
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 26
Books 9

Strong's H3629 Quick Answer

Strong's H3629 כִּליָה (kilyah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. kilyah (kil-yaw') n-f. 1. a kidney (as an essential organ) 2. (figuratively) the mind (as the interior self) It has 26 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include kidneys. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
kilyah (kil-yaw') n-f. 1. a kidney (as an essential organ) 2. (figuratively) the mind (as the interior self)
Usage
26 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
kidneys

Meaning and Definition

kilyah (kil-yaw') n-f. 1. a kidney (as an essential organ) 2. (figuratively) the mind (as the interior self) [feminine of H3627 (only in the plural)] KJV: kidneys, reins. Root(s): H3627

Original Word
כִּליָה
Transliteration
kilyah
Derivation
First root strongs: 3627
Morphology
noun fem

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H3629. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)

kidney

Usage: 1) kidneys 1a) of physical organ (lit.) 1b) of seat of emotion and affection (fig.) 1c) of sacrificial animals 2) (TWOT) reins

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How Strong's H3629 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kilyah, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

kidneys Exodus 29:13 13×

How Strong's H3629 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 26 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H3629 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H3629 in the Old Testament

26 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Exodus 29:13 KJV

And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.

Exodus 29:22 KJV

Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration:

Leviticus 3:4 KJV

And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.

Usage Excerpts

First 26 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H3629.

Exodus 29:13 Old Testament, KJV
And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul that is above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and burn them upon the altar.
Exodus 29:22 Old Testament, KJV
Also thou shalt take of the ram the fat and the rump, and the fat that covereth the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder; for it is a ram of consecration:
Leviticus 3:4 Old Testament, KJV
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.
Leviticus 3:10 Old Testament, KJV
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.
Leviticus 3:15 Old Testament, KJV
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.
Leviticus 4:9 Old Testament, KJV
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away,
Leviticus 7:4 Old Testament, KJV
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul that is above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away:
Leviticus 8:16 Old Testament, KJV
And he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and Moses burned it upon the altar.
Leviticus 8:25 Old Testament, KJV
And he took the fat, and the rump, and all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul above the liver, and the two kidneys, and their fat, and the right shoulder:
Leviticus 9:10 Old Testament, KJV
But the fat, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver of the sin offering, he burnt upon the altar; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Leviticus 9:19 Old Testament, KJV
And the fat of the bullock and of the ram, the rump, and that which covereth the inwards, and the kidneys, and the caul above the liver:
Deuteronomy 32:14 Old Testament, KJV
Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape.
Job 16:13 Old Testament, KJV
His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.
Job 19:27 Old Testament, KJV
Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
Psalms 7:9 Old Testament, KJV
Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.
Psalms 16:7 Old Testament, KJV
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Psalms 26:2 Old Testament, KJV
Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
Psalms 73:21 Old Testament, KJV
Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
Psalms 139:13 Old Testament, KJV
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
Proverbs 23:16 Old Testament, KJV
Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
Isaiah 34:6 Old Testament, KJV
The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat with fatness, and with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams: for the LORD hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea.
Jeremiah 11:20 Old Testament, KJV
But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.
Jeremiah 12:2 Old Testament, KJV
Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.
Jeremiah 17:10 Old Testament, KJV
I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
Jeremiah 20:12 Old Testament, KJV
But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.
Lamentations 3:13 Old Testament, KJV
He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H3629, grouped by book.

Exodus 2 usages, Old Testament
Leviticus 9 usages, Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Old Testament
Job 2 usages, Old Testament
Psalms 5 usages, Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Old Testament
Jeremiah 4 usages, Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Old Testament

Strong's H3629 FAQ

What does kilyah (כִּלְיָה) mean?

Kilyah (Strong's H3629) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "kidneys". kilyah (kil-yaw') n-f. 1. a kidney (as an essential organ) 2. (figuratively) the mind (as the interior self)

How many times is kilyah (כִּלְיָה) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 26 linked usages for Strong's H3629 across 9 books.

Where can I study kilyah (כִּלְיָה) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H3629 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate kilyah (כִּלְיָה)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as kidneys. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.