7029. Qishi
Strong's Lexicon
Qishi: Kishite

Original Word: קִישִׁי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Qiyshiy
Pronunciation: kee-shee'
Phonetic Spelling: (kee-shee')
Definition: Kishite
Meaning: Kishi

Word Origin: Derived from the root קוּשׁ (Kush), which is associated with the name Cush, a region and people mentioned in the Bible.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there may not be a direct Greek equivalent for "Qishi," related concepts can be found in entries such as G3568 (Νῦν - Now) or G3569 (Νεανίας - Young man), which reflect the broader narrative contexts where genealogies and lineages are discussed.

Usage: The term "Qishi" refers to a descendant or inhabitant of the region associated with Kish. In the context of the Bible, it is used to identify individuals or groups linked to this lineage or geographical area.

Cultural and Historical Background: Kish was a significant region in the ancient Near East, often associated with the descendants of Cush, the son of Ham, as mentioned in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10. The Kishites would have been part of the broader cultural and ethnic groups that inhabited the Mesopotamian and surrounding regions. Understanding the Kishites provides insight into the complex tapestry of peoples and nations that interacted with the Israelites throughout biblical history.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
probably from qush
Definition
a Levite, the same as NH6984
NASB Translation
Kishi (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Kishi

From qowsh; bowed; Kishi, an Israelite -- Kishi.

see HEBREW qowsh

Forms and Transliterations
קִישִׁ֔י קישי kiShi qî·šî qîšî
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Englishman'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

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7029
1 Occurrence


qî·šî — 1 Occ.















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