Original Word: כַּרְמְלִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Karmliy
Pronunciation: kar-MEH-lee
Phonetic Spelling: (kar-mel-ee')
Definition: Carmelite
Meaning: a Karmelite

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root כַּרְמֶל (Karmel), meaning "fruitful field" or "vineyard."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Karmeli," but related concepts of fruitful land and vineyards can be found in Greek terms such as ἀμπελών (ampelōn - vineyard) and καρπός (karpos - fruit).

Usage: The term "Karmeli" refers to an inhabitant or native of Carmel, a region known for its lush and fertile land. In the Bible, it is used to describe individuals associated with this area, which is significant for its agricultural productivity and natural beauty.

Cultural and Historical Background: Carmel is a mountainous region in ancient Israel, often associated with the prophet Elijah and known for its strategic and fertile land. It was a place of religious significance and agricultural abundance. The Carmelites, or inhabitants of Carmel, were likely involved in farming and viticulture, contributing to the region's reputation for prosperity.

Word Origin
from Karmel
Definition
inhab. of Carmel
NASB Translation
Carmelite (3), Carmelitess (1).

כַּרְמְלִי adjective, of a people, with article, the Carmelite, of Nabal ׳הַכּ 1 Samuel 30:5; 2 Samuel 2:2; 2 Samuel 3:3, so also 1 Samuel 27:3 (ᵐ5 We Klo Dr Bu Kit; ᵑ0 הַכַּרְמְלִית, of Abi-gail); of חצרו 2 Samuel 23:35 = 1 Chronicles 11:37. feminine הַכַּרְמְלִית the Carmelitess, 1 Chronicles 3:1, of Abigail.

Carmelite

Patron from Karmel; a Karmelite or inhabitant of Karmel (the town) -- Carmelite.

see HEBREW Karmel

הַֽכַּרְמְלִ֑י הַֽכַּרְמְלִ֔י הַֽכַּרְמְלִֽי׃ הכרמלי הכרמלי׃ hak·kar·mə·lî HakkarmeLi hakkarməlîInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts