◄ 7183. qashshab ►
Lexicon qashshab: To listen, to pay attention, to heed Original Word: קַשָּׁב Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: qashshab Pronunciation: kash-SHAB Phonetic Spelling: (kash-shawb') Definition: To listen, to pay attention, to heed Meaning: hearkening Strong's Exhaustive Concordance attentive Or qashshub {kash-shoob'}; from qashab; hearkening -- attent(-ive). see HEBREW qashab Brown-Driver-Briggs קֶ֫סֶת (for קֶשֶׂת) noun [feminine] pot (for ink), ink-horn; — construct הַסֹּפֵר ׳ק Ezekiel 9:2,3, absolute הַקֶּסֶת Ezekiel 9:11. קשׂט (√ of following; meaning dubious). [קַשָּׁב] adjective attentive; — feminine singular תְּהִי נָא אָזְנְךָ קַשֶּׁבֶת Nehemiah 1:6, + אֶל of thing Nehemiah 1:11. [קשֻּׁב] adjective id.; — feminine plural קַשֻּׁבוֺת, of אָזְנַיִם, 2 Chronicles 6:40; 7:15; Psalm 130:2, all + ל of thing. 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 • Strong's Greek Number 1801 • ἐνωτίζομαι (enotizomai): to give ear, hearken In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of hearkening is often translated in contexts where the faithful are urged to listen to God's instructions or to heed prophetic messages. The emphasis on listening with intent and purpose is a recurring theme, reflecting the biblical call to live in accordance with divine will. Usage: This term is used in the context of paying close attention or giving heed, often in a spiritual or religious sense, where one is encouraged to listen attentively to divine instruction or guidance. Context: The Hebrew word קַשָּׁב (qashab) is a noun that encapsulates the concept of attentive listening or hearkening. It is derived from the verb קָשַׁב, which means to incline one's ear or to pay close attention. In the Hebrew Bible, this term is often used in contexts where individuals are called to listen carefully to God's words or commands. The act of hearkening is not merely passive listening but involves an active engagement and readiness to respond to what is heard. This concept is central to the biblical understanding of obedience and faithfulness, as it underscores the importance of being receptive to divine communication. The term is used in various passages to emphasize the need for attentiveness to God's voice, highlighting the relationship between hearing and obeying. Forms and Transliterations קַ֠שֶּׁבֶת קַשֶּׁ֣בֶת קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת קשבות קשבת kashShevet kashshuVot qaš·še·ḇeṯ qaš·šu·ḇō·wṯ qaššeḇeṯ qaššuḇōwṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 6:40 HEB: פְּתֻח֔וֹת וְאָזְנֶ֖יךָ קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת לִתְפִלַּ֖ת הַמָּק֥וֹם NAS: and Your ears attentive to the prayer KJV: and [let] thine ears [be] attent unto the prayer INT: be open and your ears attentive to the prayer place 2 Chronicles 7:15 HEB: פְתֻח֔וֹת וְאָזְנַ֖י קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת לִתְפִלַּ֖ת הַמָּק֥וֹם NAS: and My ears attentive to the prayer KJV: and mine ears attent unto the prayer INT: will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer place Nehemiah 1:6 HEB: נָ֣א אָזְנְךָֽ־ קַשֶּׁ֣בֶת וְֽעֵינֶ֪יךָ פְתֻוּח֟וֹת NAS: now be attentive and Your eyes KJV: Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes INT: now your ear be attentive and your eyes open Nehemiah 1:11 HEB: נָ֣א אָזְנְךָֽ־ קַ֠שֶּׁבֶת אֶל־ תְּפִלַּ֨ת NAS: You, may Your ear be attentive to the prayer KJV: thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer INT: You may your ear be attentive to the prayer Psalm 130:2 HEB: תִּהְיֶ֣ינָה אָ֭זְנֶיךָ קַשֻּׁב֑וֹת לְ֝ק֗וֹל תַּחֲנוּנָֽי׃ NAS: Let Your ears be attentive To the voice KJV: let thine ears be attentive to the voice INT: Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications 5 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7183 5 Occurrences qaš·še·ḇeṯ — 2 Occ. qaš·šu·ḇō·wṯ — 3 Occ.