7188. qashach

Lexicon

qashach: To be hard, severe, fierce

Original Word: קָשַׁח
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: qashach
Pronunciation: kah-SHAKH
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-shakh')
Definition: To be hard, severe, fierce
Meaning: to be, unfeeling

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

harden

A primitive root; to be (causatively, make) unfeeling -- harden.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to make hard, treat roughly
NASB Translation
harden (1), treats her cruelly (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[קָשַׁח] verb Hiph`il 1. make hard.

2 treat hardly (Arabic be hard, firm, tough; Sabean קסח hardness, severity, cruelty, SabDenkm³⁷); —

1 make hard, stubborn, Imperfect2masculine singular תַּקְשִׁיחַ (subject ׳י), with accusative לֵב Isaiah 63:17 (+ מִיִּרְאָתֶ֑ךָ).

2 treat hardly, roughly (of ostrich), Perfect3masculine singular הִקְשִׁיחַ Job 39:16 (with accusative בָּנֶיהָ; read 3 feminine singular הִקְשִׁיחָה Hi Siegf Du); < (Di) Infinitive absolute (Ges^{§ 113z}) הַקְשֵׁיח Ew, or Imperfect3feminine singular תַּקְשִׁיח Hirz Bae^Kau Bu.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G4645 (σκληρύνω • sklērynō), which similarly means to harden or make stubborn. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the hardening of hearts, particularly in the context of unbelief or resistance to God's message. An example of this usage can be found in Hebrews 3:8, "do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness" (BSB).

In summary, קָשַׁח (qashach) is a Hebrew term that encapsulates the idea of being hard or unfeeling, often used to describe a spiritual or emotional state that is resistant to change or divine influence. This concept is mirrored in the Greek term G4645, highlighting a consistent biblical theme of the dangers of a hardened heart.

Usage: The term קָשַׁח is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of being hard or unfeeling, often in a metaphorical sense to describe a person's demeanor or attitude.

Context: The Hebrew root קָשַׁח (qashach) is a verb that conveys the idea of being hard or severe, particularly in terms of emotional or spiritual disposition. It is used to describe individuals who are unyielding or unfeeling, often in the context of their relationship with God or others. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it emphasizes a lack of compassion or empathy, highlighting a spiritual or moral rigidity.

In the context of biblical narratives, קָשַׁח can be seen as a negative trait, contrasting with the biblical ideal of a soft and responsive heart. The concept of hardness of heart is a recurring theme in the Scriptures, often associated with stubbornness and resistance to divine instruction or correction. This hardness can lead to a separation from God and a failure to live according to His commandments.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) does not have a direct translation for קָשַׁח, as it is a less common term. However, the concept is reflected in various passages where individuals or groups are described as having hardened hearts, resistant to God's will.

Forms and Transliterations

הִקְשִׁ֣יחַ הקשיח תַּקְשִׁ֥יחַ תקשיח hikShiach hiq·šî·aḥ hiqšîaḥ takShiach taq·šî·aḥ taqšîaḥ

Englishman's Concordance

Job 39:16
HEB: הִקְשִׁ֣יחַ בָּנֶ֣יהָ לְּלֹא־
NAS: She treats her young cruelly,
KJV: She is hardened against her young ones,
INT: treats her young not

Isaiah 63:17
HEB: יְהוָה֙ מִדְּרָכֶ֔יךָ תַּקְשִׁ֥יחַ לִבֵּ֖נוּ מִיִּרְאָתֶ֑ךָ
NAS: from Your ways And harden our heart
KJV: from thy ways, [and] hardened our heart
INT: LORD your ways and harden our heart fearing

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7188
2 Occurrences

hiq·šî·aḥ — 1 Occ.
taq·šî·aḥ — 1 Occ.