Strong's H7197 · Hebrew
קָשַׁשׁ
qâshash · /kaw-shash'/
Definition
to forage for straw, stubble or wood; figuratively, to assemble
KJV: gather (selves) (together).
Root / derivation: a primitive root; to become sapless through drought; used only as denominative from H7179 (קַשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קָשַׁשׁ across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
1 Kings2 verses
So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.
1 Kings 17:12And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7197 (qâshash) mean?
to forage for straw, stubble or wood; figuratively, to assemble
How many times does H7197 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7197 (קָשַׁשׁ) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gather.”
How is qâshash translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7197 is rendered as “gather” (2×), “gathering” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word קָשַׁשׁ come from?
a primitive root; to become sapless through drought; used only as denominative from H7179 (קַשׁ);