Lexical Definition
קֶשֶׁב qesheb (keh'-sheb) attentiveness H:N-M
from קָשַׁב
[idiom] diligently, hearing, much heed, that regarded.
- a hearkening
1) attentiveness, attention
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| קָֽשֶׁב | attention | 1Kgs.18.29 |
| attentiveness | Isa.21.7 | |
| קָ֑שֶׁב | attention | 2Kgs.4.31 |
| קֶ֖שֶׁב | attentiveness | Isa.21.7 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
קֶ֫שֶׁב noun masculine attentiveness; — קָ֑שֶׁב as sign of life 2Kgs 4:31, **(so read) Baer has קָשֵׁ֑ב; of a living deity 1Kgs 18:29 as accusative of congnate meaning with verb וְהִקְשִׁיב קֶשֶׁב רַבקָֿ֑שֶׁב Isa 21:7 he shall attend an attentiveness (give close attention), — abundance of attentiveness compare Isa 63:7; Ps 145:7).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 18:29 |
| 2 Kings | 4:31 |
| Psalms | 145:7 |
| Isaiah | 21:7 · 63:7 |