The meaning of “כֶּסֶת”
Understanding keçeth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
pillow. - a cushion or pillow (as covering a seat or bed) 1) band, fillet, covered amulets, false phylacteries 1a) used ...
כֶּסֶת
pillow. - a cushion or pillow (as covering a seat or bed) 1) band, fillet, covered amulets, false phylacteries 1a) used by false prophetesses in Israel to support their demonic fortune-telling schemes
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 13:18 | “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you?” Word: כֶּסֶת (keçeth) | |
| Ezekiel 13:20 | “Wherefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly.” Word: כֶּסֶת (keçeth) |
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