Strong's H7198 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: קֶשֶׁת (qesheth)

Pronunciation: keh'-sheth

POS: keh'-sheth Morph: n-f

Exegesis: from in the original sense (of ) of bending;

Definition: from קָשָׁה in the original sense (of קוֹשׁ) of bending; a bow, forshooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris; [idiom] arch(-er), [phrase] arrow, bow(-man, -shot).

KJV Usage: [idiom] arch(-er), [phrase] arrow, bow(-man, -shot).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) bow
• 2. 1a) bow (for hunting, battle)
• 3. 1b) bowmen, archers
• 4. 1c) bow (fig. of might)
• 5. 1d) rainbow

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G5115

Blue Letter Bible entry