Strong's Lexicon qesitah: Piece of money, unit of currency Original Word: קְשִׂיטָה Word Origin: The origin of the word is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from an ancient term for a unit of value or currency. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for qesitah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to ancient Hebrew culture and economy. Usage: The term "qesitah" refers to a specific unit of currency or a piece of money used in ancient times. It is mentioned in the context of transactions and trade, indicating its role as a medium of exchange. Cultural and Historical Background: The qesitah is thought to have been a form of currency used in the ancient Near East, possibly a weight of silver or another precious metal. Its exact value is not clearly defined in the biblical text, but it was significant enough to be used in notable transactions. The use of qesitah reflects the economic practices of the time, where trade and commerce were often conducted using weights and measures of precious metals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition (unit of value), perhaps piece NASB Translation piece of money (1), pieces of money (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְשִׂיטָה noun feminine unit of (unknown) value, perhaps weight: Genesis 33:19 "" Joshua 24:32 (both E), Job 42:11. קשׂשׂ (√ of following; Late Hebrew קַשְׂקֶשֶׂת scale; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance piece of money silver From an unused root (probably meaning to weigh out); an ingot (as definitely estimated and stamped for a coin) -- piece of money (silver). Forms and Transliterations קְשִׂיטָ֑ה קְשִׂיטָ֣ה קְשִׂיטָֽה׃ קשיטה קשיטה׃ kesiTah qə·śî·ṭāh qəśîṭāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 33:19 HEB: שְׁכֶ֑ם בְּמֵאָ֖ה קְשִׂיטָֽה׃ NAS: for one hundred pieces of money. KJV: for an hundred pieces of money. INT: Shechem's hundred pieces Joshua 24:32 Job 42:11 3 Occurrences |
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get well from leanness, Frey (†am Golius); also sweep (up débris) Dozyii. 347). 
