◄ 7190. qeshi ►
Strong's Lexicon qeshi: Hardness, obstinacy Original Word: קְשִׁי Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: qshiy Pronunciation: keh-shee Phonetic Spelling: (kesh-ee') Definition: obstinacy Meaning: Obstinacy, stubbornness, hardness. Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשָׁה (qashah), which means "to be hard, severe, or difficult." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G4643 (σκληροκαρδία • sklērokardia), which also conveys the idea of hardness of heart or obstinacy. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a similar spiritual condition of resistance to God's message or commands, as seen in passages like Mark 10:5: "But Jesus told them, 'Moses wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart.'" Usage: The term קְשִׁי (qeshi) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of stubbornness or obstinacy, often in the context of a hardened heart or resistance to divine instruction. Context: • The Hebrew word קְשִׁי (qeshi) is primarily associated with the concept of obstinacy or stubbornness, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It is used to describe the condition of being unyielding or resistant to change, often in defiance of God's will or commands. • In the Old Testament, this term is used to highlight the spiritual condition of individuals or groups who refuse to heed divine warnings or guidance. It is often linked with a hardened heart, a metaphor for an unresponsive or rebellious attitude towards God. • The concept of קְשִׁי (qeshi) is significant in understanding the dynamics of human disobedience and the consequences of resisting divine authority. It serves as a warning against the dangers of spiritual insensitivity and the importance of maintaining a receptive and obedient heart. • An example of its usage can be found in Deuteronomy 9:27, where Moses intercedes for the Israelites, acknowledging their stubbornness: "Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Overlook the stubbornness of this people, their wickedness and sin." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from qashah Definition stubbornness NASB Translation stubbornness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְשִׁי noun [masculine] stubbornness; — construct Deuteronomy 9:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stubbornness From qashah; obstinacy -- stubbornness. see HEBREW qashah Forms and Transliterations קְשִׁי֙ קשי keShi qə·šî qəšî Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 9:27 HEB: תֵּ֗פֶן אֶל־ קְשִׁי֙ הָעָ֣ם הַזֶּ֔ה NAS: do not look at the stubbornness of this KJV: look not unto the stubbornness of this people, INT: look at the stubbornness people of this 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7190 1 Occurrence qə·šî — 1 Occ.