Strong's Lexicon qashach: To be hard, severe, fierce Original Word: קָשַׁח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is σκληρός (sklēros), which also means hard or harsh. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 25:24, where it describes a harsh master. Usage: The Hebrew verb "qashach" conveys the idea of being hard or severe, often in the context of attitudes or actions. It can describe a harshness or fierceness in demeanor or behavior. This term is used to depict a stern or unyielding disposition, whether in judgment, speech, or action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of hardness or severity was often associated with leadership and judgment. Leaders were expected to be firm and resolute, especially in upholding the law and maintaining order. The term "qashach" reflects the cultural value placed on strength and decisiveness, which were seen as necessary traits for those in positions of authority. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina 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 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 BaeKau Bu. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance harden A primitive root; to be (causatively, make) unfeeling -- harden. Forms and Transliterations הִקְשִׁ֣יחַ הקשיח תַּקְשִׁ֥יחַ תקשיח hikShiach hiq·šî·aḥ hiqšîaḥ takShiach taq·šî·aḥ taqšîaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 2 Occurrences |
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be hard, firm, tough; Sabean קסח hardness, severity, cruelty, SabDenkm37); — 
