Strong's Lexicon qesheb: Attention, heed, listening Original Word: קֶשֶׁב Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשַׁב (qashab), meaning "to listen" or "to pay attention." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἀκούω (akouo - Strong's Greek 191), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." Usage: The Hebrew word "qesheb" refers to the act of giving attention or heed to something. It implies a focused listening or attentiveness, often in the context of paying attention to God's word or commands. It is used to describe the act of listening with the intent to understand and obey. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, listening was not merely a passive activity but an active engagement with the speaker, often implying obedience and response. The concept of "qesheb" is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where listening to God's voice was paramount for maintaining the covenantal blessings and guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qashab Definition attentiveness NASB Translation close (1), close attention (1), paid attention (1), response (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קֶ֫שֶׁב noun masculine attentiveness; — קָ֑שֶׁב as sign of life 2 Kings 4:31, **(so read) Baer has קָשֵׁ֑ב; of a living deity 1 Kings 18:29; as accusative of congnate meaning with verb וְהִקְשִׁיב קֶשֶׁב רַבקָֿ֑שֶׁב Isaiah 21:7 he shall attend an attentiveness (give close attention), — abundance of attentiveness compare Isaiah 63:7; Psalm 145:7). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded From qashab; a hearkening -- X diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded. see HEBREW qashab Forms and Transliterations קֶ֖שֶׁב קָ֑שֶׁב קָֽשֶׁב׃ קשב קשב׃ Kashev Keshev qā·šeḇ qāšeḇ qe·šeḇ qešeḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 18:29 HEB: עֹנֶ֖ה וְאֵ֥ין קָֽשֶׁב׃ NAS: answered, and no one paid attention. KJV: nor any to answer, nor any that regarded. INT: answered no paid 2 Kings 4:31 Isaiah 21:7 Isaiah 21:7 4 Occurrences |
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