Strong's Lexicon kasher: Proper, fitting, suitable, right Original Word: כָּשֵׁר Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּשַׁר (kashar), meaning "to be right, proper, or fitting." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for concepts related to "kasher" is εὔθετος (euthetos), meaning "suitable" or "fit," which appears in passages like Luke 9:62. Usage: The Hebrew word "kasher" is used to describe something that is proper, fitting, or suitable according to a standard or requirement. In the context of the Old Testament, it often refers to actions, offerings, or behaviors that align with God's commandments and are thus deemed acceptable or appropriate. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of being "kasher" was closely tied to the idea of ritual purity and adherence to God's laws. This term is foundational to the later Jewish concept of "kosher," which refers to foods that meet specific dietary laws outlined in the Torah. The broader application of "kasher" in the biblical text emphasizes living a life that is in harmony with divine expectations, encompassing moral, ethical, and ritual dimensions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be advantageous, proper, or suitable, to succeed NASB Translation giving success (1), proper (1), succeed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כָּשֵׁר verb be advantageous, proper, suitable, succeed, late Aramaic (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic כְּשָׁר,  ); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular וְכָשֵׁר הַדָּבָר לִפְנֵי הַמֶּלֶךְ Esther 8:5 and the thing be proper in the view of the king; Imperfect יִכְשָׁר֨ Ecclesiastes 11:6 thou knowest not whether this shall succeed, or this. Hiph`il Infinitive construct וְיִתְרוֺן הַכְשֵׁיר חָכְמָה Ecclesiastes 10:10 an advantage for giving success is wisdom. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance direct, be right, prosper A primitive root properly, to be straight or right; by implication, to be acceptable; also to succeed or prosper -- direct, be right, prosper. Forms and Transliterations הַכְשֵׁ֖יר הכשיר וְכָשֵׁ֤ר וכשר יִכְשָׁר֙ יכשר hachSheir haḵ·šêr haḵšêr vechaSher wə·ḵā·šêr wəḵāšêr yichShar yiḵ·šār yiḵšārLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 8:5 HEB: חֵ֣ן לְפָנָ֗יו וְכָשֵׁ֤ר הַדָּבָר֙ לִפְנֵ֣י NAS: him and the matter [seems] proper to the king KJV: and the thing [seem] right before INT: favor before proper and the matter before Ecclesiastes 10:10 Ecclesiastes 11:6 3 Occurrences |
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