Strong's Lexicon qishshuah: Cucumber Original Word: קִשֻּׁא Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשַׁשׁ (qashash), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "qishshuah," as it is a specific Hebrew term for a plant native to the region. Usage: The term "qishshuah" refers to the cucumber, a common plant in the ancient Near East, known for its refreshing and hydrating properties. In the Bible, it is used to describe one of the foods the Israelites longed for during their wilderness journey, highlighting their desire for the familiar comforts of Egypt. Cultural and Historical Background: Cucumbers were a staple in the diet of ancient Egyptians and were cultivated extensively in the region. They were valued not only for their taste but also for their ability to provide hydration in the arid climate. The longing for cucumbers by the Israelites reflects their struggle with contentment and trust in God's provision during their exodus from Egypt. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a cucumber NASB Translation cucumbers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קִשֻּׁאָה, Löwp. 330] noun feminine cucumber; — plural קִשֻּׁאִים Numbers 11:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cucumber From an unused root (meaning to be hard); a cucumber (from the difficulty of digestion) -- cucumber. Forms and Transliterations הַקִּשֻּׁאִ֗ים הקשאים hakkishshuIm haq·qiš·šu·’îm haqqiššu’îmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 11:5 HEB: חִנָּ֑ם אֵ֣ת הַקִּשֻּׁאִ֗ים וְאֵת֙ הָֽאֲבַטִּחִ֔ים NAS: in Egypt, the cucumbers and the melons KJV: freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, INT: Egypt free the cucumbers and the melons and the leeks 1 Occurrence |
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