7187. qeshot

Lexicon

qeshot: Truth, certainty

Original Word: קְשׁוֹט
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qshowt
Pronunciation: keh-SHOT
Phonetic Spelling: (kesh-ote')
Definition: Truth, certainty
Meaning: fidelity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

truth

(Aramaic) or qshot (Aramaic) {kesh-ote'}; corresponding to qoshet; fidelity -- truth.

see HEBREW qoshet

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to qosht
Definition
truth
NASB Translation
surely* (1), true (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

קְשֹׁט noun [masculine] truth (ᵑ7 Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew קשְׁטְ once, Aramaism)); — absolute Daniel 4:34; ׳מִןקֿ Daniel 2:47 of a truth.

קַתְרֹס see קיתרס.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root קְשַׁט (qashat), which is related to the concept of truth or fidelity.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G225 (ἀλήθεια, alētheia): This Greek term is often translated as "truth" and is used in the New Testament to denote the reality that is in accordance with fact or reality, often in a moral or spiritual sense.
• G228 (ἀληθής, alēthēs): This Greek word means "true" or "truthful," referring to that which is genuine, real, or in accordance with fact.

The concept of קְשׁוֹט as fidelity and truth is echoed in these Greek terms, which are used throughout the New Testament to describe the nature of God's word, the character of Jesus Christ, and the expected conduct of believers. The emphasis on truth and fidelity remains a consistent theme across both the Hebrew and Greek scriptures, underscoring the importance of living in accordance with divine truth.

Usage: The term קְשׁוֹט is used in the context of truthfulness and reliability, often in contrast to falsehood or deceit. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Daniel.

Context: • The term קְשׁוֹט is found in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, notably in the book of Daniel. It is used to convey the idea of truth and fidelity, emphasizing the reliability and steadfastness of a statement or person. In Daniel 2:47, the term is used to affirm the truth of Daniel's interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, highlighting the divine revelation and the faithfulness of God's message. The use of קְשׁוֹט in this context underscores the contrast between divine truth and human uncertainty or deception. The concept of fidelity is central to the understanding of קְשׁוֹט, as it denotes a commitment to truth and an unwavering adherence to what is right and just.

Forms and Transliterations

קְשֹׁ֔ט קְשֹׁט֙ קשט keShot qə·šōṭ qəšōṭ

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 2:47
HEB: וְאָמַ֗ר מִן־ קְשֹׁט֙ דִּ֣י אֱלָהֲכ֗וֹן
KJV: Of a truth [it is], that
INT: and said Of A truth since your God

Daniel 4:37
HEB: כָל־ מַעֲבָד֙וֹהִי֙ קְשֹׁ֔ט וְאֹרְחָתֵ֖הּ דִּ֑ין
NAS: His works are true and His ways
KJV: whose works [are] truth, and his ways
INT: for all his works are true and his ways just

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7187
2 Occurrences

qə·šōṭ — 2 Occ.