Strong’s H3689

כֶּסֶל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kecel

Pronunciation

keh'-sel

Definition

Confidence, hope, folly, stupidity

Meaning

fatness, the loin, the viscera, silliness, trust

Usage

The Hebrew word "kesel" primarily conveys the idea of confidence or hope, often in a negative sense, implying misplaced trust or foolishness. It can denote a sense of security that is unfounded or a reliance on something that is ultimately unreliable. In some contexts, it is used to describe folly or stupidity, highlighting the contrast between true wisdom and foolishness.

Bible references

Leviticus 3:4;Leviticus 3:10;Leviticus 3:15;Leviticus 4:9;Leviticus 7:4;Job 8:14;Job 15:27;Job 31:24;Psalm 38:7;Psalm 49:13;Psalm 78:7;Proverbs 3:26;Ecclesiastes 7:25