The meaning of “קֶשֶׁב”
Understanding qesheb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded. - a hearkening 1) attentiveness, attention
קֶשֶׁב
[idiom] diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded. - a hearkening 1) attentiveness, attention
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 18:29 | “And it came to pass, when midday was past, and they prophesied until the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that there was neither voice, nor any to answer, nor any that regarded.” Word: קֶשֶׁב (qesheb) | |
| 2 Kings 4:31 | “And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked.” Word: קֶשֶׁב (qesheb) | |
| Isaiah 21:7 | “And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed:” Word: קֶשֶׁב (qesheb) |