Kilmad
Variant spelling of Chilmad, a place named in Ezekiel 27:23.
At a Glance
Variant spelling of Chilmad.
Key Points
- Redirect to Chilmad
- Appears in Ezekiel 27:23
- Treat as a proper-name variant, not a separate theological term
Description
The form Kilmad is best handled as a variant spelling or misspelling of Chilmad, the place listed in Ezekiel 27:23 in the merchant catalog connected with Tyre. Because the underlying referent is a proper name rather than a theological concept, the entry should redirect to the canonical form Chilmad rather than stand as an independent dictionary headword.
Biblical Context
Ezekiel 27:23 includes Chilmad among the regions and peoples trading with Tyre.
Historical Context
The name appears in Ezekiel’s ancient Near Eastern trade list, but the precise identification of the place is uncertain.
Jewish and Ancient Context
Ancient textual transmission preserves proper names with occasional spelling variation, especially in lists of places and peoples.
Primary Key Texts
- Ezekiel 27:23
Original Language Note
The Hebrew name is commonly represented as Chilmad; Kilmad reflects a variant spelling in English transliteration.
Theological Significance
The term itself has little doctrinal significance; its value is in its place within Ezekiel’s oracle against Tyre.
Philosophical Explanation
As a proper name variant, it should be normalized to the most widely recognized biblical form for clarity and searchability.
Interpretive Cautions
The exact location of Chilmad is uncertain, so avoid overconfident geographical identification.
Major Views
Most readers and reference works treat this as a place name in Ezekiel 27:23, not a distinct theological term.
Doctrinal Boundaries
Do not derive doctrine from the uncertain identification of the place.
Practical Significance
Helps readers locate the correct biblical reference and avoid confusion from spelling variation.
Related Entries
- Chilmad
- Tyre
- Ezekiel
See Also
- Ezekiel 27
- Ancient Near Eastern trade
- Place names in the Bible