The meaning of “קָשַׁשׁ”
Understanding qâshash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gather (selves) (together). - to forage for straw, stubble or wood - figuratively, to assemble 1) to gather, assemble, c...
קָשַׁשׁ
gather (selves) (together). - to forage for straw, stubble or wood - figuratively, to assemble 1) to gather, assemble, collect, gather stubble or sticks 1a) (Qal) to gather together 1b) (Poel) to gather stubble 1c) (Hithpoel) to gather oneself together
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 5:12 | “So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.” Word: קָשַׁשׁ (qâshash) | |
| Numbers 15:33 | “And they that found him gathering sticks brought him unto Moses and Aaron, and unto all the congregation.” Word: קָשַׁשׁ (qâshash) | |
| 1 Kings 17:12 | “And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.” Word: קָשַׁשׁ (qâshash) | |
| Zephaniah 2:1 | “Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;” Word: קָשַׁשׁ (qâshash) |
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