Miqsheh — H4748

Definition

masculine noun

something turned (rounded), i.e. a curl (of tresses)

1. turned work, well-dressed hair, well-set hair, turner's work
1. meaning uncertain; possible referring to artistry of the hairdo

Usually translated as

hair, well

Origin

from H7185 in the sense of knotting up round and hard

• Derived from Qâshâh (H7185)

Occurrences

Miqsheh occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Isaiah (1)

• Isaiah 3:24 — And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair (מִקְשֶׁה֙) baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.