Lexicon qesheb: Attention, heed, listening Original Word: קֶשֶׁב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded From qashab; a hearkening -- X diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded. see HEBREW qashab NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qashab Definition attentiveness NASB Translation close (1), close attention (1), paid attention (1), response (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קֶ֫שֶׁב noun masculine attentiveness; — קָ֑שֶׁב as sign of life 2 Kings 4:31, **(so read) Baer has קָשֵׁ֑ב; of a living deity 1 Kings 18:29; as accusative of congnate meaning with verb וְהִקְשִׁיב קֶשֶׁב רַבקָֿ֑שֶׁב Isaiah 21:7 he shall attend an attentiveness (give close attention), — abundance of attentiveness compare Isaiah 63:7; Psalm 145:7). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קָשַׁב (qashab), which means "to listen" or "to give ear."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 191 • ἀκούω (akouo): To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing. Usage: The word קֶשֶׁב is used in the context of listening attentively, often in relation to hearing God's word or commands. It is a noun that signifies the act of giving heed or paying close attention. Context: The Hebrew word קֶשֶׁב (qesheb) appears in the Old Testament to denote a focused and deliberate act of listening. This term is often associated with the idea of obedience and responsiveness to divine instruction. In the biblical context, hearkening is not merely passive hearing but involves an active engagement with what is being communicated. The concept of קֶשֶׁב underscores the importance of being attentive to God's voice, as seen in various scriptural passages where the faithful are called to listen and respond to God's guidance. The act of hearkening is integral to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where listening leads to understanding and obedience. Forms and Transliterations קֶ֖שֶׁב קָ֑שֶׁב קָֽשֶׁב׃ קשב קשב׃ Kashev Keshev qā·šeḇ qāšeḇ qe·šeḇ qešeḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 18:29 HEB: עֹנֶ֖ה וְאֵ֥ין קָֽשֶׁב׃ NAS: answered, and no one paid attention. KJV: nor any to answer, nor any that regarded. INT: answered no paid 2 Kings 4:31 Isaiah 21:7 Isaiah 21:7 4 Occurrences |
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