Strong’s H3586

כֶּחָשׁ

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

kechash

Pronunciation

keh-khash

Definition

Deceit, falsehood, lie

Meaning

faithless

Usage

The Hebrew word "kechash" primarily denotes deceit or falsehood. It is used to describe actions or words that are untrue or misleading. In the biblical context, it often refers to the moral failing of lying or bearing false witness, which is condemned in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:16).

Bible references

Isaiah 30:9