Original Word: קְשִׁי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qshiy
Pronunciation: keh-shee
Phonetic Spelling: (kesh-ee')
Definition: Hardness, obstinacy
Meaning: obstinacy

stubbornness

From qashah; obstinacy -- stubbornness.

see HEBREW qashah

Word Origin
from qashah
Definition
stubbornness
NASB Translation
stubbornness (1).

קְשִׁי noun [masculine] stubbornness; — construct Deuteronomy 9:27.

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשָׁה (qashah), which means "to be hard, severe, or difficult."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G4643 (σκληροκαρδία • sklērokardia), which also conveys the idea of hardness of heart or obstinacy. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a similar spiritual condition of resistance to God's message or commands, as seen in passages like Mark 10:5: "But Jesus told them, 'Moses wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart.'"

Usage: The term קְשִׁי (qeshi) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of stubbornness or obstinacy, often in the context of a hardened heart or resistance to divine instruction.

Context: • The Hebrew word קְשִׁי (qeshi) is primarily associated with the concept of obstinacy or stubbornness, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It is used to describe the condition of being unyielding or resistant to change, often in defiance of God's will or commands.
• In the Old Testament, this term is used to highlight the spiritual condition of individuals or groups who refuse to heed divine warnings or guidance. It is often linked with a hardened heart, a metaphor for an unresponsive or rebellious attitude towards God.
• The concept of קְשִׁי (qeshi) is significant in understanding the dynamics of human disobedience and the consequences of resisting divine authority. It serves as a warning against the dangers of spiritual insensitivity and the importance of maintaining a receptive and obedient heart.
• An example of its usage can be found in Deuteronomy 9:27, where Moses intercedes for the Israelites, acknowledging their stubbornness: "Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Overlook the stubbornness of this people, their wickedness and sin."

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