קָֽשֶׁר
𐤒𐤔𐤓
qasher
treason
from קָשַׁר; an (unlawful) alliance; confederacy, conspiracy, treason.
H7195
2 Chronicles 23:13 · Word #29
Lexicon H7195
| Lemma | קֶשֶׁר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤔𐤓 |
| Transliteration | qesher |
| Strong's | H7195 |
| In-context | treason |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H7195-01
a binding conspiracy
| Root | קשר (q-š-r) |
| Core Meanings | bind, tie, fasten, knit together, conspire |
| Semantic Range | conspiracy, treason, unlawful alliance, confederacy, organized plot |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical narrative, קֶשֶׁר often describes political treachery or organized rebellion, emphasizing the deliberate binding together of individuals against rightful authority. The term underscores both relational solidarity and moral corruption when such binding is directed toward subversion. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun, common, absolute state (HNcmsa). No pronominal suffix; indefinite singular sense in context. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun קֶשֶׁר derives from the root קשר, "to bind" or "tie together," and denotes a binding-together of persons for a purpose, often unlawful. Rendering it as "a binding conspiracy" preserves the root imagery of tying together while reflecting the masculine singular absolute form ("a" single conspiracy). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root קשר (bind, tie, fasten, knit together, conspire)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7194-01 |
haqosherim | the binders-together |
H7194-02 |
qashar | he has bound together in conspiracy |
H7194-03 |
qasherem | Bind them fast |
H7194-04 |
qesharetem | you men have bound together |
H7195-02 |
qesher | a binding-conspiracy |
H7194-05 |
qeshurah | bound (feminine singular) |
H7196-01 |
qishureyha | her binding-bands |
H7194-06 |
tiqeshor | you shall bind fast |
H7194-07 |
uqesharetam | and you shall bind them fast |
H7194-08 |
vatiqeshor | and she bound fast |
H7194-09 |
vayiqesheru | and they bound themselves together |
H7194-10 |
vayiqeshor | and he bound together |
H7195-03 |
veqishero | and his binding-conspiracy |
Word Usage (16 occurrences of H7195)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 15:12 | הַ/קֶּ֨שֶׁר֙ | haqesher | the conspiracy |
| 1 Kings 16:20 | וְ/קִשְׁר֖/וֹ | veqishero | and his treason |
| 2 Kings 11:14 | קֶ֥שֶׁר | qesher | Treason |