Strong's Lexicon Kesil: Fool, Foolish Original Word: כִּסיל Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּסַל (kasal), meaning "to be foolish" or "to be confident." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3474 (μωρός, mōros): Often translated as "foolish" or "fool," used in the New Testament to describe those lacking spiritual insight or wisdom. - G878 (ἀνόητος, anoētos): Meaning "unwise" or "foolish," used to describe those who are senseless or lack understanding. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "Kesil" is used to describe a person who is foolish, lacking wisdom, or acting in a way that is contrary to sound judgment. It often conveys a sense of moral and spiritual deficiency, rather than just intellectual shortcomings. The term is frequently used in wisdom literature, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, to contrast the wise and the foolish. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, wisdom was highly valued and considered a divine gift. The concept of a "fool" (Kesil) was not merely about lacking intelligence but was more about a failure to live according to God's laws and principles. The fool was seen as someone who rejected wisdom and instruction, leading to moral and spiritual ruin. This understanding is rooted in the broader Ancient Near Eastern context, where wisdom literature played a crucial role in teaching ethical and practical living. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kasal Definition a place in S. Judah NASB Translation Chesil (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. כְּסִיל proper name, of a location in south of tribe of Judah Joshua 15:30, probably corrupt for בְּתוּל Joshua 19:4; see בְּתוּאֵל. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kesil, a place in Palestine The same as kciyl; Kesil, a place in Palestine: see HEBREW kciyl Forms and Transliterations וּכְסִ֖יל וכסיל ucheSilLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:30 HEB: וְאֶלְתּוֹלַ֥ד וּכְסִ֖יל וְחָרְמָֽה׃ NAS: and Eltolad and Chesil and Hormah, KJV: And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah, INT: and Eltolad and Chesil and Hormah 1 Occurrence |
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