Strong's Lexicon qashshath: Archer Original Word: קשׁת Word Origin: Derived from the root קֶשֶׁת (qeshet), meaning "bow" or "archer." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qashshath," the concept of an archer or bowman can be related to Greek terms like "τοξότης" (toxotes), meaning "archer." Usage: The term "qashshath" refers to an archer, one who is skilled in using a bow and arrow. In the context of the Bible, it often denotes a warrior or a person engaged in battle, emphasizing skill and precision in warfare. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel and the surrounding cultures, archery was a significant aspect of military strategy. Archers were valued for their ability to strike from a distance, providing a tactical advantage in battles. The bow and arrow were common weapons, and proficiency in their use was a mark of a capable warrior. Archers were often part of the king's army and played crucial roles in defending territories and expanding kingdoms. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qesheth Definition bowman NASB Translation archer* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קַשָּׁת noun masculine bowman (si versa l.); — וַיְהִי ׳רֹבֶה ק Genesis 21:20 and he become, growing up, a bowman; but ׳ר then superfluous (omitted by ᵐ5), after וַיִּגְדָּ֑ל va; Kn Di רֹבֵה קָ֑שֶׁת (= ׳רֹמֵה ק Jeremiah 4:29, which Ball reads here), compare Holz Gunk.Strong's Exhaustive Concordance archer Intensive (as denominative) from qesheth; a bowman -- X archer. see HEBREW qesheth Forms and Transliterations קַשָּֽׁת׃ קשת׃ kashShat qaš·šāṯ qaššāṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 21:20 HEB: וַיְהִ֖י רֹבֶ֥ה קַשָּֽׁת׃ INT: and became abundance archer 1 Occurrence |
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