# \*ḳhl: 'assembly'

> Proto-Semitic *ḳhl, 'assembly': reflexes in 4 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [Q](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/q/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-25.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ḳhl |
| Meaning | 'assembly' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | qāhāl (HALOT 1079) | HALOT 1079 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | qǝhālā (HALOT 1079) | HALOT 1079 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | qhālā 'gathering, assembly' (Payne Smith 491) | Payne Smith 491 |  |
| Epigraphic South Arabian | Sab qhl (SD 104); qhl, qhlt (Biella 447); Qat. qhlm (Ricks 1982 s.v. qhlm) | SD 104; Biella 447; Ricks 1982 s.v. qhlm | gloss withheld |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Notes

Noun beside the verb 1025 \*ḳVhVl- 'gather'.

## Linked from

- [Q](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/q/index.md>)

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