7083. qeseth
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qeseth: Ink, inkstand

Original Word: קֶסֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: qeceth
Pronunciation: keh'-seth
Phonetic Spelling: (keh'-seth)
Definition: Ink, inkstand
Meaning: a cup, an ink-stand

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
inkhorn

From the same as kowc (or as qashah); properly, a cup, i.e. An ink-stand -- inkhorn.

see HEBREW kowc

see HEBREW qashah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as qasah
Definition
a pot (for ink), inkhorn
NASB Translation
case (2), writing case (1).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cup or to hold.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G2223: ζώνη (zōnē) • A belt or girdle, often used metaphorically in the New Testament.
G5357: φιάλη (phialē) • A broad, shallow bowl or vial, used in the context of the bowls of wrath in Revelation.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations of קֶסֶת, share the concept of containers or holders, reflecting the functional aspect of the Hebrew term in its biblical context.

Usage: The term קֶסֶת is used in the context of writing, specifically referring to a container or holder for ink, often translated as "inkstand" or "inkpot."

Context: The Hebrew word קֶסֶת (keset) appears in the context of ancient writing practices, where it denotes a vessel used to hold ink. This term is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Ezekiel. In Ezekiel 9:2-3, the prophet describes a vision where six men come from the direction of the upper gate, each with a weapon, and among them is a man clothed in linen with a writing kit at his side. The writing kit, or inkstand, is referred to by the Hebrew word קֶסֶת. This passage highlights the role of the inkstand in recording and executing divine instructions, symbolizing the importance of writing in the communication of God's will. The use of קֶסֶת underscores the practical aspects of prophecy and administration in ancient Israel, where written records were essential for governance and religious observance.

Forms and Transliterations
הַקֶּ֙סֶת֙ הקסת וְקֶ֥סֶת וקסת קֶ֥סֶת קסת hakKeset haq·qe·seṯ haqqeseṯ Keset qe·seṯ qeseṯ veKeset wə·qe·seṯ wəqeseṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezekiel 9:2
HEB: לָבֻ֣שׁ בַּדִּ֔ים וְקֶ֥סֶת הַסֹּפֵ֖ר בְּמָתְנָ֑יו
NAS: with a writing case at his loins.
KJV: with a writer's inkhorn by his side:
INT: clothed linen case A writer's his loins

Ezekiel 9:3
HEB: הַבַּדִּ֔ים אֲשֶׁ֛ר קֶ֥סֶת הַסֹּפֵ֖ר בְּמָתְנָֽיו׃
NAS: loins was the writing case.
KJV: which [had] the writer's inkhorn by his side;
INT: linen whose case which the writer's loins

Ezekiel 9:11
HEB: הַבַּדִּ֗ים אֲשֶׁ֤ר הַקֶּ֙סֶת֙ בְּמָתְנָ֔יו מֵשִׁ֥יב
NAS: loins was the writing case reported,
KJV: with linen, which [had] the inkhorn by his side,
INT: linen whose was the writing loins reported

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7083
3 Occurrences


haq·qe·seṯ — 1 Occ.
qe·seṯ — 1 Occ.
wə·qe·seṯ — 1 Occ.















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