Strong's Lexicon Kushi: Cushite Original Word: כּוּשִׁי Word Origin: Derived from כּוּשׁ (Kush), referring to the region of Cush, which is associated with areas south of Egypt, often identified with modern-day Sudan and Ethiopia. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for Cushite is Αἰθίοψ (Aithiops), Strong's Greek #128. Usage: The term "Kushi" refers to an individual from the land of Cush. In the Bible, it is used to describe people of African descent, particularly those from the region south of Egypt. The term can denote ethnicity or geographical origin. Cultural and Historical Background: Cush was a significant ancient kingdom located along the Nile River, south of Egypt. It was known for its wealth, military prowess, and cultural influence. The Cushites were often mentioned in the context of their interactions with Israel and other nations. The region of Cush is frequently associated with Ethiopia in historical and biblical texts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Kush Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Cushi (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. כּוּשׁי proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ξουσει — 1 Jeremiah 36:14 great-grandfather of יְהוּדִי, q. v. (perhaps original appellation Cushite). 2 father of prophet Zephaniah Zephaniah 1:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cushi The same as Kuwshiy; Cushi, the name of two Israelites -- Cushi. see HEBREW Kuwshiy Forms and Transliterations כּוּשִׁי֮ כושי kū·šî kuShi kūšîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 36:14 HEB: שֶׁלֶמְיָ֣הוּ בֶן־ כּוּשִׁי֮ לֵאמֹר֒ הַמְּגִלָּ֗ה NAS: the son of Cushi, to Baruch, KJV: the son of Cushi, unto Baruch, INT: of Shelemiah the son of Cushi saying the scroll |
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