Strong's Lexicon kes: Full moon, appointed time Original Word: כֵּס Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cover or conceal. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3376 (mēn) - month - G4582 (selēnē) - moon Usage: The Hebrew word "kes" primarily refers to the full moon, often associated with the appointed times or festivals in the Hebrew calendar. It signifies a specific time of the month when the moon is fully visible, marking important religious observances. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the lunar calendar played a crucial role in determining the timing of religious festivals and events. The full moon, or "kes," was significant in marking the middle of the month, often coinciding with major feasts such as Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles. These festivals were times of communal gathering, worship, and remembrance of God's deliverance and provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originappar. a contr. for kisse, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs כֵּס Exodus 17:16, see כִּסֵּא. below Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sworn Apparently a contraction for kicce', but probably by erroneous transcription for nec -- sworn. see HEBREW kicce' see HEBREW nec Forms and Transliterations כֵּ֣ס כס kes kêsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 17:16 HEB: יָד֙ עַל־ כֵּ֣ס יָ֔הּ מִלְחָמָ֥ה INT: able and sworn the LORD war |