Strong’s H7179

קשׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

qash

Pronunciation

kash

Definition

Stubble, chaff

Meaning

straw

Usage

The Hebrew word "qash" refers to the dry, brittle stalks left after grain has been harvested, commonly known as stubble or chaff. In the Bible, it is often used metaphorically to describe something that is insubstantial, easily destroyed, or worthless. The imagery of chaff is frequently employed to contrast the wicked with the righteous, emphasizing the transient and unstable nature of the wicked.

Bible references

Exodus 5:12;Exodus 15:7;Job 13:25;Job 41:28;Job 41:29;Psalm 83:13;Isaiah 5:24;Isaiah 33:11;Isaiah 40:24;Isaiah 41:2;Isaiah 47:14;Jeremiah 13:24;Joel 2:5;Obadiah 1:18;Nahum 1:10;Malachi 4:1