3586. kechash

Lexicon

kechash: Deceit, falsehood, lie

Original Word: כֶּחָשׁ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: kechash
Pronunciation: keh-khash
Phonetic Spelling: (kekh-awsh')
Definition: Deceit, falsehood, lie
Meaning: faithless

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lying

From kachash; faithless -- lying.

see HEBREW kachash

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from kachash
Definition
deceptive, false
NASB Translation
false (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[כֶּחָשׁ] adjective deceptive, false (on formation see Ba^{NB 50} Ges^{§ 84b}) — בָּנִים כֶּחָשִׁים Isaiah 30:9 ("" עַם מְרִי).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּחַשׁ (kachash), which means to lie, deceive, or fail.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of faithlessness or deceit in the New Testament can be related to Greek terms such as ἀπιστία (apistia • unbelief, faithlessness) and ψεῦδος (pseudos • falsehood, lie). These terms capture similar themes of unfaithfulness and deceit as expressed by כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: The word כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or states of deceit, falsehood, or betrayal. It is often associated with a lack of faithfulness or integrity, particularly in the context of relationships or covenants.

Context: • Occurrences in Scripture: The term כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often highlighting the moral and spiritual failings of individuals or groups. It is used to describe the deceitful nature of those who turn away from truth and integrity.
• Theological Implications: In the biblical narrative, faithlessness is a serious moral failing, often leading to divine judgment or condemnation. The use of כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) underscores the importance of truthfulness and faithfulness in one's relationship with God and others.
• Example in Scripture: In Hosea 7:1, the prophet Hosea laments the deceit and unfaithfulness of Israel, stating, "When I would heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim is uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria. For they practice deceit; thieves break in, and bandits raid in the streets." This passage illustrates the pervasive nature of כֶּחָשׁ (kechash) in the society, highlighting the moral decay that results from abandoning faithfulness to God.

Forms and Transliterations

כֶּחָשִׁ֑ים כחשים ke·ḥā·šîm kechaShim keḥāšîm

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 30:9
HEB: ה֔וּא בָּנִ֖ים כֶּחָשִׁ֑ים בָּנִ֕ים לֹֽא־
NAS: people, false sons,
KJV: people, lying children,
INT: this sons lying Sons not

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3586
1 Occurrence

ke·ḥā·šîm — 1 Occ.