◄ 3586. kechash ►
Strong's Lexicon kechash: Deceit, falsehood, lie Original Word: כֶּחָשׁ Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: kechash Pronunciation: keh-khash Phonetic Spelling: (kekh-awsh') Definition: faithless Meaning: The term כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) primarily denotes a state of being faithless or deceitful. It can also imply falsehood or unfaithfulness. Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּחַשׁ (kachash), which means to lie, deceive, or fail. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of faithlessness or deceit in the New Testament can be related to Greek terms such as ἀπιστία (apistia • unbelief, faithlessness) and ψεῦδος (pseudos • falsehood, lie). These terms capture similar themes of unfaithfulness and deceit as expressed by כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The word כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or states of deceit, falsehood, or betrayal. It is often associated with a lack of faithfulness or integrity, particularly in the context of relationships or covenants. Context: • Occurrences in Scripture: The term כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often highlighting the moral and spiritual failings of individuals or groups. It is used to describe the deceitful nature of those who turn away from truth and integrity. • Theological Implications: In the biblical narrative, faithlessness is a serious moral failing, often leading to divine judgment or condemnation. The use of כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) underscores the importance of truthfulness and faithfulness in one's relationship with God and others. • Example in Scripture: In Hosea 7:1, the prophet Hosea laments the deceit and unfaithfulness of Israel, stating, "When I would heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim is uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria. For they practice deceit; thieves break in, and bandits raid in the streets." This passage illustrates the pervasive nature of כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) in the society, highlighting the moral decay that results from abandoning faithfulness to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kachash Definition deceptive, false NASB Translation false (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כֶּחָשׁ] adjective deceptive, false (on formation see BaNB 50 Ges§ 84b) — בָּנִים כֶּחָשִׁים Isaiah 30:9 ("" עַם מְרִי). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lying From kachash; faithless -- lying. see HEBREW kachash Forms and Transliterations כֶּחָשִׁ֑ים כחשים ke·ḥā·šîm kechaShim keḥāšîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 30:9 HEB: ה֔וּא בָּנִ֖ים כֶּחָשִׁ֑ים בָּנִ֕ים לֹֽא־ NAS: people, false sons, KJV: people, lying children, INT: this sons lying Sons not 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 3586 1 Occurrence ke·ḥā·šîm — 1 Occ.