Original Word: קִשֻּׁא
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: qishshu'
Pronunciation: kish-SHOO-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (kish-shoo')
Definition: Cucumber
Meaning: a cucumber

cucumber

From an unused root (meaning to be hard); a cucumber (from the difficulty of digestion) -- cucumber.

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a cucumber
NASB Translation
cucumbers (1).

[קִשֻּׁאָה, Löw^{p. 330}] noun feminine cucumber; — plural קִשֻּׁאִים Numbers 11:5.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be hard or difficult.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word קִשֻּׁא (qishshu'a) in the Strong's Concordance, as the specific mention of cucumbers is unique to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct counterpart in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The term קִשֻּׁא is used in the context of describing cucumbers, a type of vegetable that was part of the diet in ancient times.

Context: The Hebrew word קִשֻּׁא (qishshu'a) appears in the Old Testament in the context of the Israelites' longing for the foods they had in Egypt. In Numbers 11:5, the Israelites express their craving for the variety of foods they enjoyed during their time in Egypt, including cucumbers. This reflects the agricultural practices and dietary habits of the ancient Near East, where cucumbers were a common and valued food item. The mention of cucumbers highlights the contrast between the abundance of Egypt and the perceived scarcity in the wilderness. The reference to cucumbers, along with other foods, underscores the Israelites' struggle with contentment and trust in God's provision during their journey to the Promised Land.

Biblical Reference:
• Numbers 11:5 (BSB): "We remember the fish we ate freely in Egypt, along with the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic."

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