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Strong's H5537 סָלָא (cala)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's G5537 — chrematizo (“be called”) in the Greek Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number H5537
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's H5537 Quick Answer

Strong's H5537 סָלָא (cala') is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. cala' (saw-law') v. 1. to suspend in a balance, i.e. weigh [a primitive root] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include precious, sons, zion, comparable, and fine. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
cala' (saw-law') v. 1. to suspend in a balance, i.e. weigh [a primitive root]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
precious, sons, zion, comparable, and fine

Meaning and Definition

cala' (saw-law') v. 1. to suspend in a balance, i.e. weigh [a primitive root] KJV: compare.

Original Word
סָלָא
Transliteration
cala'
Derivation
Root: סלא
Morphology
verb-stem

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H5537. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

precious sons zion comparable fine gold how esteemed earthen pitchers work hands

How Strong's H5537 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 1 linked usage.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H5537 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 H5537 in the Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Old Testament.

Lamentations 4:2 KJV

The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's H5537.

Lamentations 4:2 Old Testament, KJV
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H5537, grouped by book.

Lamentations 1 usage, Old Testament
Lamentations 4:2

Strong's H5537 FAQ

What does cala (סָלָא) mean?

Cala (Strong's H5537) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "compare". cala' (saw-law') v. 1. to suspend in a balance, i.e. weigh [a primitive root]

How many times is cala (סָלָא) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's H5537 across 1 book.

Where can I study cala (סָלָא) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H5537 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate cala (סָלָא)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as precious, sons, zion, comparable, fine, and gold. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.