Strong’s H3685

כְּסִיל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

Kciyl

Pronunciation

keh-SEEL

Definition

Fool, foolhardy, insolent

Meaning

any notable constellation, Orion

Usage

The Hebrew word "Kesil" is often used in the Old Testament to describe a person who is foolish, lacking wisdom, or acting with insolence. It conveys a sense of moral and spiritual deficiency, often associated with a rejection of God's wisdom and instruction. The "Kesil" is characterized by a stubbornness and a refusal to learn from correction or experience.

Bible references

Job 9:9;Job 38:31;Isaiah 13:10;Amos 5:8