3697. kasam

Lexicon

kasam: To practice divination, to divine

Original Word: כָּסַם
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kacam
Pronunciation: kah-sahm'
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-sam')
Definition: To practice divination, to divine
Meaning: to shear

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

only, poll

A primitive root; to shear -- X only, poll. Compare kircem.

see HEBREW kircem

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to shear, clip
NASB Translation
only trim (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[כָּסַם] verb shear, clip (Assyrian kasâmu, cut in pieces, according to Dl^{HWB 344}); — only

Qal Imperfect and Infinitive absolute כָּסוֺם יִכְסְמוּ אֶתרָֿאשֵׁיהֶם Ezekiel 44:20 they shall by all means clip their heads (opposed to יְגַלֵּ֔חוּ shave and יְשַׁלֵּ֑חוּ, i.e. let grow freely).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew word כָּסַם in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of shearing is more culturally and contextually specific to the Hebrew Scriptures. However, related Greek terms may be found in the context of pastoral imagery or agricultural practices in the Septuagint or New Testament writings.

Usage: The verb כָּסַם is used in the context of shearing, typically referring to the act of cutting or clipping wool from sheep.

Context: The Hebrew verb כָּסַם (kasam) is a primitive root that primarily denotes the action of shearing, specifically in the context of removing wool from sheep. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the agricultural practice of shearing, which was an essential part of pastoral life in ancient Israel. The process of shearing was not only a practical necessity for maintaining the health and comfort of sheep but also a significant economic activity, as wool was a valuable commodity.

In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, shearing was often associated with festivity and celebration, as it marked a time of harvest and abundance. The act of shearing required skill and care to ensure the wool was removed efficiently without harming the animal. This practice is mentioned in various passages, highlighting its importance in the daily life and economy of the Israelites.

While the specific term כָּסַם does not appear frequently in the biblical text, the concept of shearing is integral to understanding the pastoral and agrarian lifestyle depicted in the Scriptures. The imagery of shearing is sometimes used metaphorically in biblical literature to convey ideas of separation, purification, or preparation.

Forms and Transliterations

יִכְסְמ֖וּ יכסמו כָּס֥וֹם כסום kā·sō·wm kaSom kāsōwm yichseMu yiḵ·sə·mū yiḵsəmū

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 44:20
HEB: לֹ֣א יְשַׁלֵּ֑חוּ כָּס֥וֹם יִכְסְמ֖וּ אֶת־
NAS: grow long; they shall only trim
KJV: to grow long; they shall only poll
INT: not grow shall only trim their heads

Ezekiel 44:20
HEB: יְשַׁלֵּ֑חוּ כָּס֥וֹם יִכְסְמ֖וּ אֶת־ רָאשֵׁיהֶֽם׃
NAS: they shall only trim [the hair of] their heads.
KJV: they shall only poll their heads.
INT: grow shall only trim their heads

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3697
2 Occurrences

kā·sō·wm — 1 Occ.
yiḵ·sə·mū — 1 Occ.