Original Word: כִּישׁוֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: kiyshowr
Pronunciation: kee-shore
Phonetic Spelling: (kee-shore')
Definition: a director, the spindle, shank of a, distaff, by which it is twirled
Meaning: A director, the spindle, shank of a distaff, by which it is twirled.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be straight or to be right.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for כִּישׁוֹר, as the concept of a spindle or distaff is specific to the Hebrew cultural and linguistic context. However, the general idea of spinning and textile production can be found in various Greek terms related to weaving and garment-making in the New Testament.

Usage: The term כִּישׁוֹר is used in the context of spinning, referring specifically to the spindle or the shank of a distaff, which is a tool used in the process of spinning fibers into thread or yarn.

Context: • The Hebrew word כִּישׁוֹר appears in the context of domestic activities, particularly in the process of spinning, which was a common and essential task in ancient households. The spindle, or כִּישׁוֹר, is a crucial component of the spinning apparatus, used to twist and wind fibers into thread. This tool is mentioned in the Bible to illustrate the industriousness and skill of a virtuous woman.
• In Proverbs 31:19, the virtuous woman is described as one who "lays her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle." This passage highlights the diligence and capability of the woman in managing household tasks, emphasizing the importance of such skills in the biblical context.
• The spindle, as a symbol of industriousness and domestic proficiency, reflects the cultural and economic significance of textile production in ancient times. The ability to spin and produce textiles was not only a practical skill but also a valued attribute in a woman, contributing to the well-being and prosperity of her household.

Word Origin
from kasher
Definition
a distaff
NASB Translation
distaff (1).

כִּישׁוֺר noun [masculine] distaff (etymology dubious; perhaps, if meaning correct, from כשׁר (compare Sta^{§ 216} Lag^{BN 182}) = be straight, because it stands erect, De Str; ᵑ6 industry; whence ᵑ7 כּוּשְׁרָא, and likewise ᵑ7 כּוּנְשְׁרָא, also Proverbs 3:8, (for Hebrew שׁר), where Levy wirbelsäule, Str^{on the passage} Jastr navel; but Str doubts etymological connection with כישׁור); — only in יָדֶיהָ שִׁלְּחָה בַכִּישׁוֺ֑ר Proverbs 31:19 ("" מָּֽלָךְ ׃ whirl of spindle). — As above De Now Str RV SS and others; > Ki AW Thes Rob-Ges whirl of spindle (AV spindle); see מֶּלֶךְ.

spindle

From kasher; literally, a director, i.e. The spindle or shank of a distaff (pelek), by which it is twirled -- spindle.

see HEBREW kasher

see HEBREW pelek

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