קָשֶׁה

qa.shehAdjectiveH7186

severe

From: from H7185 (קָשָׁה);

Short Definition

severe (in various applications)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. hard, cruel, severe, obstinate 1a) hard, difficult 1b) severe 1c) fierce, intense, vehement 1d) stubborn, stiff of neck, stiff-necked 1e) rigorous (of battle)

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

35 times

Appears 35 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Exodus
7
Isaiah
6
Deuteronomy
4
1 Kings
3
1 Samuel
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 12:4
  • 2 Chronicles 10:13
  • Exodus 1:14
  • Ezk 2:4
  • Isaiah 27:1

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