3685. Kesil

Lexicon

Kesil: Fool, foolhardy, insolent

Original Word: כְּסִיל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: Kciyl
Pronunciation: keh-SEEL
Phonetic Spelling: (kes-eel')
Definition: Fool, foolhardy, insolent
Meaning: any notable constellation, Orion

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

constellation, Orion

The same as kciyl; any notable constellation; specifically Orion (as if a burly one) -- constellation, Orion.

see HEBREW kciyl

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably from kasal
Definition
a heavenly constellation
NASB Translation
constellations (1), Orion (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. כְּסִיל noun masculine Orion (relation to above √ obscure); — Amos 5:8; Job 9:9; also תְּפַתֵּחַ ׳משְׁכוֺת כ Job 38:31 the cords of Orion wilt (canst) thou let out ? (apparently some mythological allusion, see Di Che, to giant bound in skies; compare Homer 'Ωρίωνα δοκεύει, and σθέηος Ὠρίωνος); both times associated with the Pleiades; suffix כְּסִילֵיהֶם their Orions Isaiah 13:10, Orion and other constellations of the same brilliancy.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּסַל (kasal), meaning "to be fat" or "to be foolish."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G521 (aphrosunē): Refers to folly or foolishness, aligning with the broader meaning of כְּסִיל as "fool."
• G765 (asōtos): Meaning "prodigal" or "wasteful," it reflects the aspect of foolishness.
• G801 (asophos): Meaning "unwise," it corresponds to the foolish aspect of כְּסִיל.
• G877 (aphros): Meaning "foolish," directly correlating with the foolish connotation of כְּסִיל.
• G878 (aphron): Meaning "foolish" or "senseless," similar to the broader meaning of כְּסִיל.
• G1729 (ennoia): Meaning "thought" or "intention," it can relate to the concept of wisdom versus folly.
• G5424 (phronēma): Meaning "mindset" or "way of thinking," it contrasts the wise with the foolish.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term כְּסִיל, highlighting its significance in biblical literature and its cultural and theological implications.

Usage: The word כְּסִיל is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the constellation Orion. It appears in poetic and wisdom literature, often symbolizing strength or folly.

Context: • Occurrences in the Bible: The term כְּסִיל appears in several passages, notably in Job 9:9, Job 38:31, and Amos 5:8. In these contexts, it is associated with the celestial bodies and the grandeur of God's creation.
• Job 9:9 (BSB): "He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the south."
• Job 38:31 (BSB): "Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion?"
• Amos 5:8 (BSB): "He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns darkness into dawn and darkens day into night, who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth—the LORD is His name."
• Symbolism: In the ancient Near Eastern context, Orion was seen as a mighty hunter or warrior, reflecting the constellation's prominent and recognizable form in the night sky. The biblical references to כְּסִיל highlight God's sovereignty over the cosmos, emphasizing His power in creating and controlling the celestial bodies.
• Cultural Context: Orion, as a constellation, was well-known in ancient cultures, often associated with mythological figures of strength and heroism. The biblical usage underscores the majesty and order of God's creation, contrasting human folly with divine wisdom and power.

Forms and Transliterations

וּכְסִ֗יל וּכְסִ֣ילֵיהֶ֔ם וכסיל וכסיליהם כְּסִ֣יל כְּסִ֥יל כסיל kə·sîl keSil kəsîl ū·ḵə·sî·lê·hem ū·ḵə·sîl ucheSil ucheSileiHem ūḵəsîl ūḵəsîlêhem

Englishman's Concordance

Job 9:9
HEB: עֹֽשֶׂה־ עָ֭שׁ כְּסִ֥יל וְכִימָ֗ה וְחַדְרֵ֥י
NAS: the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades,
KJV: Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades,
INT: makes the Bear Orion and the Pleiades and the chambers

Job 38:31
HEB: אֽוֹ־ מֹשְׁכ֖וֹת כְּסִ֣יל תְּפַתֵּֽחַ׃
NAS: loose the cords of Orion?
KJV: or loose the bands of Orion?
INT: Or the cords constellation loose

Isaiah 13:10
HEB: כוֹכְבֵ֤י הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙ וּכְסִ֣ילֵיהֶ֔ם לֹ֥א יָהֵ֖לּוּ
NAS: of heaven and their constellations Will not flash forth
KJV: of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give
INT: the stars of heaven and their constellations will not flash

Amos 5:8
HEB: עֹשֵׂ֨ה כִימָ֜ה וּכְסִ֗יל וְהֹפֵ֤ךְ לַבֹּ֙קֶר֙
NAS: the Pleiades and Orion And changes
KJV: the seven stars and Orion, and turneth
INT: made the Pleiades and Orion and changes morning

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3685
4 Occurrences

kə·sîl — 2 Occ.
ū·ḵə·sîl — 1 Occ.
ū·ḵə·sî·lê·hem — 1 Occ.