קֶ֫צֶב
qe.tsev
shape
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredIn the Hebrew Bible, the word קֶ֫צֶב (qe.tsev) is a noun with the basic meaning of "shape." Its root conveys the idea of forming, creating, or giving a particular form to something. This word has a total of three occurrences in the Bible. Given its definition as "shape," the range of usage for this word is relatively narrow, suggesting it might be used to describe physical appearances or designs. Without more context, it's difficult to determine its specific application, but it could be related to various aspects such as crafts, architecture, or natural forms. The limited occurrences of this word make it hard to assess its significance in the biblical text. However, its presence in a few key passages may imply that shape or form played a significant role in those contexts. More analysis of these specific passages would be necessary to fully understand its implications.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
I went down to the bottoms of the mountains. The earth barred me in forever: yet have you brought up my life from the pit, Yahweh my God.
1 Kings 6:25The other cherub was ten cubits. Both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.
1 Kings 7:37He made the ten bases in this way: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one form.