Hebrew · H7198, H1368 · unreviewed

קֶשֶׁת גִּבּוֹרֵי

A bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris · powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant

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קֶשֶׁת H7198 a bow , for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength ) or the iris
Pronunciation qešet
Weapon of warfare whose strength becomes metaphor for human might and divine power in covenantal contexts.
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גִּבּוֹר H1368 powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant

What does קֶשֶׁת גִּבּוֹרֵי (qešeṯ gibbôrê) mean in the Bible?

קֶשֶׁת · גִּבּוֹר is a Hebrew word meaning "mighty bowmen, archers".

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Meaning

mighty bowmen, archers
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