Berean Strong's Lexicon qishshurim: Ties, bindings, conspiracies Original Word: קִשּׁוּרִים Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשַׁר (qashar), meaning "to bind" or "to tie." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is συνωμοσία (synōmosia), meaning "conspiracy" or "plot." Usage: The term "qishshurim" refers to physical or metaphorical bindings, often used in the context of conspiracies or alliances. It implies a joining together for a common purpose, which can be either positive or negative depending on the context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of binding or tying was significant both in everyday life and in religious practices. Physical bindings were used in various aspects of daily life, from agriculture to warfare. Metaphorically, bindings represented agreements, covenants, or conspiracies. In a historical context, alliances between nations or groups were often seen as "bindings" that could either protect or endanger the people involved. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qashar Definition bands, sashes NASB Translation attire (1), sashes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קִשֻּׁרִים noun [masculine] plural bands, sashes, or other woman's ornament that is bound on: — absolute ׳ק Isaiah 3:20; suffix קִשֻּׁרֶיהָ Jeremiah 2:32 ("" עֶדְיָהּ; compare √ Pi`el Isaiah 49:18). I. קשׁשׁ (√ of following; compare ᵑ7 קְשַׁשׁ be old (originally be dried up)?, Syriac be old; Jewish-Aramaic קַשִּׁישׁ old; Palmyrene קשישא name of office, perhaps elder; Late Hebrew קַשׁ stubble, straw (Löwp. 160), so Syriac , ᵑ7 קַשָּׁא (Exodus 15:7; Isaiah 40:24); Arabic is loan-word Frä137). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance attire, headband From qashar; an (ornamental) girdle (for women) -- attire, headband. see HEBREW qashar Forms and Transliterations וְהַקִּשֻּׁרִ֔ים והקשרים קִשֻּׁרֶ֑יהָ קשריה kishshuReiha qiš·šu·re·hā qiššurehā vehakkishshuRim wə·haq·qiš·šu·rîm wəhaqqiššurîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 3:20 HEB: הַפְּאֵרִ֤ים וְהַצְּעָדוֹת֙ וְהַקִּשֻּׁרִ֔ים וּבָתֵּ֥י הַנֶּ֖פֶשׁ NAS: ankle chains, sashes, perfume KJV: and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, INT: headdresses ankle sashes boxes any Jeremiah 2:32 2 Occurrences |