קַשָּֽׁת
𐤒𐤔𐤕
qashshâth
archer
A person who uses a bow in warfare, hunting, or ceremonial contexts; specifically, a bowman or archer. In biblical texts, the term can refer to an individual skilled with the bow (archer), a member of military units specializing in archery, or as an attribute of individuals known for their martial prowess with the bow.
Genesis 21:20 · Word #10
Lexicon H7199
| Lemma | קַשָּׁת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤔𐤕 |
| Transliteration | qashshâth |
| Strong's | H7199 |
| Definition | A person who uses a bow in warfare, hunting, or ceremonial contexts; specifically, a bowman or archer. In biblical texts, the term can refer to an individual skilled with the bow (archer), a member of military units specializing in archery, or as an attribute of individuals known for their martial prowess with the bow. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | archer |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7199-01
bowman
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state; denominative agent noun from קשת. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun is a masculine singular agent form derived from קשת ("bow"), denoting one who uses or wields a bow. "Bowman" preserves both the root object (bow) and the agentive force of the denominative formation. |
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