Hebrew · H7198, H1368

קֶשֶׁת גִּבּוֹרֵי

A bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris · powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant

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קֶשֶׁת H7198 a bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris

Pronunciation qešet

Weapon of warfare whose strength becomes metaphor for human might and divine power in covenantal contexts.

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גִּבּוֹר H1368 powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant

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What does קֶשֶׁת גִּבּוֹרֵי (qešeṯ gibbôrê) mean in the Bible?

קֶשֶׁת · גִּבּוֹר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "mighty bowmen, archers".

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What does קֶשֶׁת · גִּבּוֹר mean in the Bible?

קֶשֶׁת · גִּבּוֹר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "mighty bowmen, archers".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7198, H1368?

H7198, H1368 is connected to 236 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. mighty bowmen, archers

Strong's H7198, H1368

Lexical occurrences 236 verses

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mighty bowmen, archers

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