3787. kasher

Lexicon

kasher: Proper, fitting, suitable, right

Original Word: כָּשֵׁר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: kasher
Pronunciation: kah-SHARE
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-share')
Definition: Proper, fitting, suitable, right
Meaning: to be acceptable, to succeed, prosper

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

direct, be right, prosper

A primitive root properly, to be straight or right; by implication, to be acceptable; also to succeed or prosper -- direct, be right, prosper.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be advantageous, proper, or suitable, to succeed
NASB Translation
giving success (1), proper (1), succeed (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

כָּשֵׁר verb be advantageous, proper, suitable, succeed, late Aramaic (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic כְּשָׁר, ); —

Qal Perfect3masculine singular וְכָשֵׁר הַדָּבָר לִפְנֵי הַמֶּלֶךְ Esther 8:5 and the thing be proper in the view of the king; Imperfect יִכְשָׁר֨ Ecclesiastes 11:6 thou knowest not whether this shall succeed, or this.

Hiph`il Infinitive construct וְיִתְרוֺן הַכְשֵׁיר חָכְמָה Ecclesiastes 10:10 an advantage for giving success is wisdom.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4748 (στοιχέω, stoicheō): This Greek term is often used in the New Testament to convey the idea of walking in line or keeping in step, particularly in relation to living according to the Spirit or following a certain rule or standard. It shares a conceptual link with כָּשֵׁר (kasher) in the sense of aligning one's actions with a prescribed path or standard, leading to a successful or acceptable outcome.

Usage: The verb כָּשֵׁר (kasher) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the state of being acceptable or suitable, often in the context of success or prosperity. It conveys the idea of something being right or proper, aligning with standards or expectations.

Context: • The root כָּשֵׁר (kasher) appears in various forms throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, primarily in contexts that emphasize the suitability or acceptability of actions, offerings, or individuals. It is often associated with the idea of prospering or succeeding in endeavors, suggesting a divine approval or favor.
• In Ecclesiastes 10:10, the term is used metaphorically to describe the advantage of wisdom: "If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success." Here, the concept of success (כָּשֵׁר) is linked to the application of wisdom and skill, implying that proper preparation and understanding lead to favorable outcomes.
• The term also appears in contexts where moral or ritual acceptability is in view, indicating that certain actions or offerings are deemed proper or fitting according to divine standards.
• The usage of כָּשֵׁר (kasher) underscores the importance of alignment with divine will and the pursuit of actions that are deemed right and beneficial, both in personal conduct and communal practices.

Forms and Transliterations

הַכְשֵׁ֖יר הכשיר וְכָשֵׁ֤ר וכשר יִכְשָׁר֙ יכשר hachSheir haḵ·šêr haḵšêr vechaSher wə·ḵā·šêr wəḵāšêr yichShar yiḵ·šār yiḵšār

Englishman's Concordance

Esther 8:5
HEB: חֵ֣ן לְפָנָ֗יו וְכָשֵׁ֤ר הַדָּבָר֙ לִפְנֵ֣י
NAS: him and the matter [seems] proper to the king
KJV: and the thing [seem] right before
INT: favor before proper and the matter before

Ecclesiastes 10:10
HEB: יְגַבֵּ֑ר וְיִתְר֥וֹן הַכְשֵׁ֖יר חָכְמָֽה׃
NAS: has the advantage of giving success.
KJV: but wisdom [is] profitable to direct.
INT: exert has the advantage of giving Wisdom

Ecclesiastes 11:6
HEB: אֵ֣י זֶ֤ה יִכְשָׁר֙ הֲזֶ֣ה אוֹ־
NAS: or evening sowing will succeed, or whether
KJV: not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both
INT: whether morning will succeed morning or

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3787
3 Occurrences

haḵ·šêr — 1 Occ.
wə·ḵā·šêr — 1 Occ.
yiḵ·šār — 1 Occ.