Strong’s H7193

קַשְׂקֶשֶׂת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

qasqeseth

Pronunciation

kas-keh'-seth

Definition

Scale

Meaning

a scale, a coat of mail

Usage

The term "qasqeseth" refers to scales, specifically those found on fish. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe the physical characteristics that determine the dietary laws regarding clean and unclean animals. Fish with fins and scales are considered clean and permissible for consumption according to Levitical law.

Bible references

Leviticus 11:9;Leviticus 11:10;Leviticus 11:12;Deuteronomy 14:9;Deuteronomy 14:10;1 Samuel 17:5;Ezekiel 29:4;Ezekiel 29:4