קִישִׁי
𐤒𐤉𐤔𐤉
Qishi
H7029 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Kishi: a personal name meaning 'bowed' or 'bent,' found as the name of an Israelite individual in the genealogies of the tribe of Levi. The lexical nuance of the name likely reflects a physical or metaphorical quality (i.e., one who is bent or humble), but in usage it functions exclusively as a proper name without explicit lexical meaning outside that context.
Semantic Range
given name; originally perhaps 'bent' or 'bowed,' but used only as a personal name in biblical context
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root קוֹשׁ (q-w-sh), meaning 'to bend' or 'to bow.' The formation קִישִׁי (Qîyshîy) follows a pattern of forming personal names from verb roots, possibly with a possessive or descriptive nuance in theophoric or descriptive naming convention. The actual etymology is somewhat speculative, since the root קוֹשׁ itself is rare and not independently attested in clear verbal forms.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Kishi appears in 1 Chronicles 6:29 (MT 6:14), listed as a Levite ancestor and father of Ethan the singer. The name is used strictly as a proper noun in biblical texts and does not appear as a common noun. Its meaning is largely opaque to ancient and modern audiences alike, as with many personal names derived from rare or archaic roots. The connection with the root 'to bow, bend' is lexically appropriate but does not necessarily indicate a figurative or character description, since ancient Israelite names often reflected physical qualities or hoped-for attributes. The name is presented in English translations as 'Kishi.' In post-biblical usage, the name carries no further connotations. Distinct from similar-sounding names like קִישׁ (Qish), also belonging to the Benjaminite lineage, and should not be conflated despite the similarity. English versions transliterate the name directly, as it does not bear specific semantic content in translation.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from קוֹשׁ; bowed; Kishi, an Israelite; Kishi.
Bantu Hebrew
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קושׁ (q-w-sh) — to bend, to bow, to be curved
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7029-01 |
קִישִׁ֔י | qishi | HNp |
Kishi | Kishi | Qishi | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7029-01 |
1 Chronicles 6:29 | קִישִׁ֔י | qishi | HNp |
Kishi | Kishi | Qishi |