What does כֶּסֶל · θάρσος mean in the Bible?
כֶּסֶל · θάρσος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "confidence or security placed in something dependable".
Hebrew · H3689, G2294
כִּסְל
Properly, fatness , i.e. by implication (literally) the loin (as the seat of the leaf fat) or (generally) the viscera ; also (figuratively) silliness or (in a good sense) trust · boldness (subjectively)
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כֶּסֶל H3689 properly, fatness , i.e. by implication (literally) the loin (as the seat of the leaf fat) or (generally) the viscera ; also (figuratively) silliness or (in a good sense) trust
Pronunciation kesiluth
Physical seat of vitality (loins/viscera) extends metaphorically to both foolish presumption and grounded confidence
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θάρσος G2294 boldness (subjectively)
Pronunciation thársos
Courage rooted in inner confidence or grounds of assurance, distinct from reckless audacity.
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What does כִּסְל (kesel) mean in the Bible?
כֶּסֶל · θάρσος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "confidence or security placed in something dependable".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3689, G2294?
H3689, G2294 is connected to 13 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. confidence or security placed in something dependable
Strong's H3689, G2294
Lexical occurrences 13 verses Source Gloss
confidence or security placed in something dependable
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How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
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