Strong’s H7185
קָשָׁה
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
qashah
Pronunciation
kaw-SHAH
Definition
To be hard, to be severe, to be difficult, to be stubborn
Meaning
to be dense, tough, severe
Usage
The Hebrew verb "qashah" primarily conveys the idea of hardness or severity, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. It can describe something that is difficult to endure or accomplish, as well as a stubborn or obstinate attitude. In the context of human behavior, it often refers to a hardening of the heart or a refusal to heed instruction or correction.
Bible references
Genesis 35:16;Genesis 35:17;Genesis 49:7;Exodus 7:3;Exodus 13:15;Deuteronomy 1:17;Deuteronomy 2:30;Deuteronomy 10:16;Deuteronomy 15:18;1 Samuel 5:7;2 Samuel 19:43;1 Kings 12:4;2 Kings 2:10;2 Kings 17:14;2 Chronicles 10:4;2 Chronicles 30:8;2 Chronicles 36:13;Nehemiah 9:16;Nehemiah 9:17;Nehemiah 9:29;Job 9:4;Psalm 95:8;Proverbs 28:14;Proverbs 29:1;Isaiah 8:21