Original Word: קִשֻּׁר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qishshur
Pronunciation: kish-shoo-reem'
Phonetic Spelling: (kish-shoor')
Definition: Ties, bindings, conspiracies
Meaning: an, girdle

attire, headband

From qashar; an (ornamental) girdle (for women) -- attire, headband.

see HEBREW qashar

Word Origin
from qashar
Definition
bands, sashes
NASB Translation
attire (1), sashes (1).

קִשֻּׁרִים noun [masculine]

plural bands, sashes, or other woman's ornament that is bound on: — absolute ׳ק Isaiah 3:20; suffix קִשֻּׁרֶיהָ Jeremiah 2:32 ("" עֶדְיָהּ; compare √

Pi`el Isaiah 49:18).

I. קשׁשׁ (√ of following; compare ᵑ7 קְשַׁשׁ be old (originally be dried up)?, Syriac be old; Jewish-Aramaic קַשִּׁישׁ old; Palmyrene קשישא name of office, perhaps elder; Late Hebrew קַשׁ stubble, straw (Löw^{p. 160}), so Syriac , ᵑ7 קַשָּׁא (Exodus 15:7; Isaiah 40:24); Arabic is loan-word Frä¹³⁷).

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָשַׁר (qashar), meaning "to bind" or "to tie."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2223: ζώνη (zōnē) • A belt or girdle, used similarly in the New Testament to denote readiness or preparation.
• Strong's Greek Number 4024: περιζώννυμι (perizōnnymi) • To gird or to fasten with a belt, often used metaphorically to describe spiritual preparedness.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term קִשֻּׁר, highlighting its significance in both practical and symbolic contexts within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term קִשֻּׁר is used in the context of clothing, specifically referring to a girdle or belt that secures garments. It is a functional item, often associated with readiness or preparation.

Context: The Hebrew word קִשֻּׁר (qishur) appears in the context of ancient Hebrew attire, where it denotes a girdle or belt. This item was an essential part of the clothing ensemble, serving both practical and symbolic purposes. In ancient times, a girdle was used to fasten the tunic, allowing for ease of movement and signifying readiness for action. The girdle could also serve as a place to secure weapons or tools, indicating preparedness for work or battle. In a broader symbolic sense, the girdle represents truth and faithfulness, as seen in various biblical passages where it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual readiness and integrity. The girdle's function as a binding element underscores its role in maintaining order and structure, both physically and metaphorically.

וְהַקִּשֻּׁרִ֔ים והקשרים קִשֻּׁרֶ֑יהָ קשריה kishshuReiha qiš·šu·re·hā qiššurehā vehakkishshuRim wə·haq·qiš·šu·rîm wəhaqqiššurîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts