◄ 7190. qeshi ►
Lexicon qeshi: Hardness, obstinacy Original Word: קְשִׁי Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: qshiy Pronunciation: keh-shee Phonetic Spelling: (kesh-ee') Definition: Hardness, obstinacy Meaning: obstinacy Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stubbornness From qashah; obstinacy -- stubbornness. see HEBREW qashah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from qashah Definition stubbornness NASB Translation stubbornness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְשִׁי noun [masculine] stubbornness; — construct Deuteronomy 9:27. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשָׁה (qashah), which means "to be hard, severe, or difficult." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G4643 (σκληροκαρδία • sklērokardia), which also conveys the idea of hardness of heart or obstinacy. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a similar spiritual condition of resistance to God's message or commands, as seen in passages like Mark 10:5: "But Jesus told them, 'Moses wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart.'" Usage: The term קְשִׁי (qeshi) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of stubbornness or obstinacy, often in the context of a hardened heart or resistance to divine instruction. Context: • The Hebrew word קְשִׁי (qeshi) is primarily associated with the concept of obstinacy or stubbornness, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It is used to describe the condition of being unyielding or resistant to change, often in defiance of God's will or commands. • In the Old Testament, this term is used to highlight the spiritual condition of individuals or groups who refuse to heed divine warnings or guidance. It is often linked with a hardened heart, a metaphor for an unresponsive or rebellious attitude towards God. • The concept of קְשִׁי (qeshi) is significant in understanding the dynamics of human disobedience and the consequences of resisting divine authority. It serves as a warning against the dangers of spiritual insensitivity and the importance of maintaining a receptive and obedient heart. • An example of its usage can be found in Deuteronomy 9:27, where Moses intercedes for the Israelites, acknowledging their stubbornness: "Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Overlook the stubbornness of this people, their wickedness and sin." Forms and Transliterations קְשִׁי֙ קשי keShi qə·šî qəšî Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 9:27 HEB: תֵּ֗פֶן אֶל־ קְשִׁי֙ הָעָ֣ם הַזֶּ֔ה NAS: do not look at the stubbornness of this KJV: look not unto the stubbornness of this people, INT: look at the stubbornness people of this 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7190 1 Occurrence qə·šî — 1 Occ.