Pronunciations
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/ˈkeɪ.ləb/
Proper noun
Caleb the son of Jephunneh, an Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.
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Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.
A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans.
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"My brother's name was Caleb Peck." "What a fine old-fashioned name," said Mrs. Tabor.