Strong's Lexicon qoshet: Bow Original Word: קשׁת Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשַׁשׁ (qashash), meaning "to gather" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5115 τόξον (toxon): Refers to a bow, used in the context of Revelation 6:2. Usage: The Hebrew word "qoshet" primarily refers to a "bow," an ancient weapon used for hunting and warfare. It is often associated with strength, skill, and precision. In the biblical context, the bow symbolizes both physical might and divine judgment or protection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the bow was a crucial tool for both survival and defense. It was used by hunters to provide food and by warriors in battle. The bow's significance is highlighted in various biblical narratives, where it often represents military power and God's deliverance. The skill of archery was highly valued, and expert archers were esteemed in society. Brown-Driver-Briggs ק֫שֶׁט noun [masculine ?] bow; — Psalm 60:6, Aramaic form of קֶשֶׁת, q. v. (ט for ת after ק). קשׁט (√ of following; compare Palmyrene קשט succeed; Aramaic קְשׁוֺפ, קֻשְׁטָא right, truth; Syriac קשְׁטְ noun masculine truth; — Proverbs 22:21 (according to Toy Aramaic gloss to following אִמְרֵי אֱמֶת). קְשִׁי, קִשְׁוֺן, see I. קשׁה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance truth Or qosht {kosht}; from an unused root meaning to balance; equity (as evenly weighed), i.e. Reality -- truth. Forms and Transliterations קֹ֣שֶׁט קֹ֭שְׁטְ קשט Koshet qō·šeṭ qō·šəṭ qōšeṭ qōšəṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 60:4 HEB: לְהִתְנוֹסֵ֑ס מִ֝פְּנֵ֗י קֹ֣שֶׁט סֶֽלָה׃ NAS: because of the truth. Selah. KJV: because of the truth. Selah. INT: may be displayed because of the truth Selah Proverbs 22:21 2 Occurrences |
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TRUE, Mandean כשט be true, see SchwIdioticon 86; Arabic 
equity, justice is loan-word (see Frä206)). 
