Lexicon Qishi: Kishite Original Word: קִישִׁי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kishi From qowsh; bowed; Kishi, an Israelite -- Kishi. see HEBREW qowsh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from qush Definition a Levite, the same as NH6984 NASB Translation Kishi (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root קִישׁ (Qish), which is Strong's Hebrew Number 7027.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Kishi, as it is a specific Hebrew name without a corresponding Greek translation in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. However, the concept of Levitical service and musical worship can be related to Greek terms used in the New Testament for worship and service, such as λειτουργία (leitourgia • service, ministry) and ψαλμός (psalmos • psalm, song). Usage: The name Kishi appears in the context of genealogical records within the Old Testament. It is specifically mentioned in relation to the Levitical lineage. Context: • Kishi is identified as a Levite, specifically from the family of Merari. He is noted as the father of Ethan, a prominent figure among the Levitical musicians appointed by King David for service in the house of the Lord. This connection is found in 1 Chronicles 6:44 (BSB): "Ethan son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch." Forms and Transliterations קִישִׁ֔י קישי kiShi qî·šî qîšîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 6:44 HEB: אֵיתָן֙ בֶּן־ קִישִׁ֔י בֶּן־ עַבְדִּ֖י NAS: the son of Kishi, the son KJV: the son of Kishi, the son INT: Ethan the son of Kishi the son of Abdi |