קְשׁוֹט
𐤒𐤔𐤅𐤈
qᵉshôwṭ
H7187 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Aramaic noun denoting truthfulness, reliability, or fidelity; refers broadly to that which is truthful, genuine, or correct. It can describe speech, conduct, or character that is trustworthy and in accordance with reality, as well as the quality of faithfulness to an agreement or principle.
Semantic Range
truth, fidelity, reliability, genuineness, accuracy, faithfulness
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root קשט, which in both Hebrew and Aramaic conveys the ideas of being true, upright, or accurate. The noun form קְשׁוֹט (qᵉshôwṭ) expresses the state or property of truth or accuracy. Directly corresponds to the Hebrew קֹשֶׁט (qōšet).
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term קְשׁוֹט appears in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, notably in Daniel 2:47. Its usage is largely overlapping with Hebrew קֹשֶׁט, but the Aramaic form is confined to Biblical Aramaic texts. In these contexts, it typically denotes objective truth or reliability, often in contrast to deception or error. English translations usually render the term as "truth" or "truly," but this can obscure nuances pertaining to reliability and faithfulness, not just factual accuracy. In the broader context of Northwest Semitic languages, related roots also bear the connotation of uprightness or correctness. The term does not carry specific theological or doctrinal overtones and should not be equated directly with later uses of "truth" in religious traditions. There are subtle differences from related terms like אֱמֶת (’emet), which may emphasize firmness or reliability in different contexts. The word is not attested in the Pentateuch or prophetic books, and its use is limited to Imperial Aramaic biblical materials.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) or קשֹׁט; (Aramaic), corresponding to קֹשֶׁט; fidelity; truth.
Bantu Hebrew
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קשט (q-sh-t) — truth, accuracy, uprightness
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7187-01 |
קְשֹׁט֙ | qeshot | ANcmsa |
truth | truthfulness | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7187-01 |
Daniel 2:47 | קְשֹׁט֙ | qeshot | ANcmsa |
truth | truthfulness |
H7187-01 |
Daniel 4:34 | קְשֹׁ֔ט | qeshot | ANcmsa |
truth | truthfulness |