Strong’s H7194

קָשַׁר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

qashar

Pronunciation

kah-SHAR

Definition

To bind, tie, conspire, make a league

Meaning

to tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league

Usage

The Hebrew verb "qashar" primarily means to bind or tie physically, as one would tie a cord or rope. It also extends metaphorically to mean forming alliances or conspiracies, indicating a binding together of people for a common purpose, often with a negative connotation of plotting or scheming.

Bible references

Genesis 30:41;Genesis 30:42;Genesis 38:28;Genesis 44:30;Deuteronomy 6:8;Deuteronomy 11:18;Joshua 2:18;Joshua 2:21;1 Samuel 18:1;1 Samuel 22:8;1 Samuel 22:13;2 Samuel 15:31;1 Kings 15:27;1 Kings 16:9;1 Kings 16:16;1 Kings 16:20;2 Kings 9:14;2 Kings 10:9;2 Kings 12:20;2 Kings 14:19;2 Kings 15:10;2 Kings 15:15;2 Kings 15:25;2 Kings 15:30;2 Kings 21:23