What does קָשַׁר (qāšar) mean in the Bible?
קָשַׁר (qāšar): Binding ranges from physical tying to forming covenantal bonds; conspiracy/treason as illegitimate binding against authority.
Hebrew · H7194
קָשַׁר
To tie , physically ( gird , confine , compact ) or mentally (in love , league )
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
קָשַׁרH7194
Pronunciationqāšar
What does קָשַׁר (qāšar) mean in the Bible?
קָשַׁר (qāšar): Binding ranges from physical tying to forming covenantal bonds; conspiracy/treason as illegitimate binding against authority.
Full entry for קָשַׁר (H7194) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H7194?
The BSB source-word alignment has 44 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include conspired (10), tie (2), Tie them (2), who conspired (2), who had conspired (2).
Where does קָשַׁר (qāšar) appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Genesis 30:41. Its strongest book concentrations include 2 Kings (10), 2 Chronicles (6), 1 Kings (4), Genesis (4).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itconspired10×1 Samuel 22:13, 1 Kings 15:27, 1 Kings 16:9, 2 Kings 9:14
tie2×Deuteronomy 11:18, Jeremiah 51:63
Tie them2×Deuteronomy 6:8, Proverbs 7:3
who conspired2×2 Kings 10:9, 2 Chronicles 24:26
who had conspired2×2 Kings 21:24, 2 Chronicles 33:25
[is] bound up1×Proverbs 22:15
among the conspirators1×2 Samuel 15:31
and formed1×2 Kings 12:20
and put them on1×Isaiah 49:18
and the stronger ones1×Genesis 30:42
and tied [it]1×Genesis 38:28
bind1×Proverbs 3:3
Bind them1×Proverbs 6:21
But they conspired1×2 Chronicles 24:21
Can you bind1×Job 38:31
Can you hold1×Job 39:10
had conspired1×1 Kings 16:16
has conspired1×Amos 7:10
he committed1×1 Kings 16:20
he led1×2 Kings 15:15
is wrapped up1×Genesis 44:30
led1×2 Kings 15:30
of you have conspired1×1 Samuel 22:8
or put him on a leash1×Job 41:5
plotted1×2 Kings 14:19
she tied1×Joshua 2:21
the stronger females1×Genesis 30:41
was formed1×2 Chronicles 25:27
was joined together1×Nehemiah 4:6
were knit together1×1 Samuel 18:1
you have tied1×Joshua 2:18
Show sample aligned rows
Genesis 30:41הַמְקֻשָּׁרוֹת֒tothe stronger femalesArticle | Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine pluralGenesis 30:42וְהַקְּשֻׁרִ֖יםtoand the stronger onesConjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine pluralGenesis 38:28וַתִּקְשֹׁ֨רtoand tied [it]Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singularGenesis 44:30קְשׁוּרָ֥הtois wrapped upVerb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singularDeuteronomy 6:8וּקְשַׁרְתָּ֥םtoTie themConjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine pluralDeuteronomy 11:18וּקְשַׁרְתֶּ֨םtotieConjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine pluralJoshua 2:18תִּקְשְׁרִ֗יtoyou have tiedVerb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singularJoshua 2:21וַתִּקְשֹׁ֛רtoshe tiedConjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular1 Samuel 18:1נִקְשְׁרָ֖הtowere knit togetherVerb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular1 Samuel 22:8קְשַׁרְתֶּ֨םtoof you have conspiredVerb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowGenesis 30:41
Aligned rows44
Books represented14
Genesis4Deuteronomy2Joshua21 Samuel32 Samuel11 Kings42 Kings102 Chronicles6Nehemiah2Job3Proverbs4Isaiah1Jeremiah1Amos1
Source forms
וַיִּקְשֹׁ֤ר2xway·yiq·šōr1 Kings 16:9, 2 Kings 15:10
וַיִּקְשְׁר֨וּ2xway·yiq·šə·rū2 Kings 14:19, 2 Chronicles 25:27
וַיִּקְשְׁר֤וּ2xway·yiq·šə·rū2 Chronicles 33:24, Nehemiah 4:8
קָשָׁ֑ר2xqā·šār1 Kings 16:20, 2 Kings 15:15
קָשְׁרֵ֥ם2xqā·šə·rêmProverbs 3:3, Proverbs 7:3
בַּקֹּשְׁרִ֖ים1xbaq·qō·šə·rîm2 Samuel 15:31
הַמְקֻשָּׁרוֹת֒1xham·quš·šā·rō·wṯGenesis 30:41
הַמִּתְקַשְּׁרִ֣ים1xham·miṯ·qaš·šə·rîm2 Chronicles 24:26
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural7x2 Kings 12:20, 2 Kings 14:19, 2 Kings 21:23, 2 Chronicles 24:21
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular5x1 Kings 15:27, 1 Kings 16:9, 2 Kings 15:10, 2 Kings 15:25
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular4x1 Kings 16:16, 1 Kings 16:20, 2 Kings 15:15, Amos 7:10
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine plural3xProverbs 3:3, Proverbs 6:21, Proverbs 7:3
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural2x2 Kings 21:24, 2 Chronicles 33:25
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular2xGenesis 38:28, Joshua 2:21
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular2xJob 39:10, Jeremiah 51:63
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural2x1 Samuel 22:8, 1 Samuel 22:13
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Binding ranges from physical tying to forming covenantal bonds; conspiracy/treason as illegitimate binding against authority.
Strong'sH7194
Lexical occurrences44 versesWord forms3 forms13 referencesVerse guides0 guides
Study linkJeremiah 40:13-16Source Gloss
to tie , physically ( gird , confine , compact ) or mentally (in love , league )
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Binding ranges from physical tying to forming covenantal bonds; conspiracy/treason as illegitimate binding against authority.
to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league) BDB: bind Usage: bind (up), (make a) conspire(-acy, -ator), join together, knit, stronger, work (treason).
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups3Aligned forms13
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense11×
Perfect1Kgs 16:16 · 1Kgs 16:20 · 2Kgs 15:15 · Amos 7:10 · 1Sam 22:8 · 1Sam 22:13 · 2Kgs 10:97×
Participle passiveGen 44:30 · Prov 22:152×
ImperfectJer 51:63 · Josh 2:182×
Niphalpassive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action1×
Perfect1Sam 18:11×
Hithpaelreflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others1×
Perfect2Chr 24:251×
Selected Scripture Witnesses
Selected passage-level study witnesses for this word. This section is not the full occurrence list.
Biblical Witnesses
Mental binding together, plotting or conspiring against someone in deception
Physical binding or tying, confining or securing something tightly together
Showing 2 selected witnesses from 44 lexical occurrence verses.
Word Origins
קָשַׁר is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Part of These Phrases
Compound and idiomatic phrases that include this word. Follow a link to study the phrase and how its parts work together.